Is Varied-Leaved Rock Rose toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists varied-leaved rock rose 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. Cistus heterophyllus is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No specific toxic principles have been identified in veterinary or horticultural literature for this species. Classified as mildly-toxic here as a precaution, as the genus has not been formally cleared by ASPCA.

Cistus heterophyllus is not listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. No specific toxic principles have been identified in veterinary or horticultural literature for this species. Classified as mildly-toxic here as a precaution, as the genus has not been formally cleared by ASPCA. 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 varied-leaved rock rose.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Varied-Leaved Rock Rose is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full varied-leaved rock rose 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.