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Is Tiger Flower toxic to dogs?

Tigridia pavonia

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tiger flower as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Tigridia pavonia is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs, and multiple horticultural sources including the BBC Gardeners' World and Gardenia.net state it has no toxic effects reported. The bulbs were historically consumed by the Aztecs. However, as a member of Iridaceae — a family that does include toxic genera — and in the absence of a formal ASPCA non-toxic listing, a cautious mildly-toxic classification is applied here. Discourage pets from chewing the plant; consult a vet if substantial ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate tiger flower

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move tiger flower 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 tiger flower to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is tiger flower toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tiger flower toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tiger flower as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Tigridia pavonia is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs, and multiple horticultural sources including the BBC Gardeners' World and Gardenia.net state it has no toxic effects reported. The bulbs were historically consumed by the Aztecs. However, as a member of Iridaceae — a family that does include toxic genera — and in the absence of a formal ASPCA non-toxic listing, a cautious mildly-toxic classification is applied here. Discourage pets from chewing the plant; consult a vet if substantial ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats tiger flower?

Tigridia pavonia is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs, and multiple horticultural sources including the BBC Gardeners' World and Gardenia.net state it has no toxic effects reported. The bulbs were historically consumed by the Aztecs. However, as a member of Iridaceae — a family that does include toxic genera — and in the absence of a formal ASPCA non-toxic listing, a cautious mildly-toxic classification is applied here. Discourage pets from chewing the plant; consult a vet if substantial ingestion occurs. 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 tiger flower.

What should I do if my dog ate tiger flower?

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 tiger flower toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tiger Flower is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full tiger flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to tiger flower?

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 tiger flower pet-safety