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Is Thai Aubergine toxic to dogs?

Solanum melongena 'Thai Green'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — thai aubergine is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists the Solanum genus (nightshades) as toxic; aubergine leaves, stems and immature fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids. Because Thai aubergines are eaten unripe, even the harvested fruit is best kept from pets. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, in quantity, neurological signs — keep pets away from the plant.

What to do if your dog ate thai aubergine

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move thai aubergine out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of thai aubergine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten thai aubergine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is thai aubergine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is thai aubergine toxic to dogs?

Yes — thai aubergine is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists the Solanum genus (nightshades) as toxic; aubergine leaves, stems and immature fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids. Because Thai aubergines are eaten unripe, even the harvested fruit is best kept from pets. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, in quantity, neurological signs — keep pets away from the plant.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats thai aubergine?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists the Solanum genus (nightshades) as toxic; aubergine leaves, stems and immature fruit contain solanine and related glycoalkaloids. Because Thai aubergines are eaten unripe, even the harvested fruit is best kept from pets. Ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, in quantity, neurological signs — keep pets away from the plant. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to thai aubergine.

What should I do if my dog ate thai aubergine?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is thai aubergine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Thai Aubergine is toxic to cats as well. See the full thai aubergine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to thai aubergine?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full thai aubergine pet-safety