Pet safety
Is Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa' toxic to dogs?
Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa'
No — tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' 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. ASPCA-grounded: Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with no records of toxic ingestion. The leaves and flowers are also edible to humans. Eating large quantities of any plant can still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
Is tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' toxic to dogs?
No — tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' 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. ASPCA-grounded: Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with no records of toxic ingestion. The leaves and flowers are also edible to humans. Eating large quantities of any plant can still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
Is tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' 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 tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' 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.
Full tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' pet-safety
- Is tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete tropaeolum majus 'jewel of africa' care guide