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Is Tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to dogs?

Tradescantia blossfeldiana

Toxic to dogs

Yes — tradescantia blossfeldiana 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. The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage.

What to do if your dog ate tradescantia blossfeldiana

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

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

Is tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to dogs?

Yes — tradescantia blossfeldiana is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats tradescantia blossfeldiana?

The genus Tradescantia is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Contact with the sap can cause dermatitis and skin irritation, and ingestion may produce mild oral and stomach upset, drooling and vomiting. Site it where pets cannot chew the foliage. 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 tradescantia blossfeldiana.

What should I do if my dog ate tradescantia blossfeldiana?

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 tradescantia blossfeldiana toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tradescantia blossfeldiana is toxic to cats as well. See the full tradescantia blossfeldiana pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to tradescantia blossfeldiana?

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 tradescantia blossfeldiana pet-safety