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Is Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' toxic to dogs?

Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange'

Non-toxic to dogs

No — tagetes patula 'boy orange' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Contact with the foliage or sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation, and eating large amounts may cause minor stomach upset, but it is not classed as poisonous.

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to dogs?

No — tagetes patula 'boy orange' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Contact with the foliage or sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation, and eating large amounts may cause minor stomach upset, but it is not classed as poisonous.

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' safe for dogs?

Yes — the ASPCA lists tagetes patula 'boy orange' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full tagetes patula 'boy orange' pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for dogs?

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.

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