Is Turnip 'Oasis' toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists turnip 'oasis' 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. 'Oasis' is a Brassica rapa cultivar, which is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; do not assume pet-safe and verify with a vet. As a brassica it contains glucosinolates and SMCO, associated in large or prolonged amounts with thyroid (goitre), anaemia and digestive upset in grazing animals; small occasional servings of the root are generally low-risk.

'Oasis' is a Brassica rapa cultivar, which is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic; do not assume pet-safe and verify with a vet. As a brassica it contains glucosinolates and SMCO, associated in large or prolonged amounts with thyroid (goitre), anaemia and digestive upset in grazing animals; small occasional servings of the root are generally low-risk. 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 turnip 'oasis'.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Turnip 'Oasis' is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full turnip 'oasis' pet-safety guide for both species.

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.