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Is Vietnamese Perilla toxic to dogs?

Perilla frutescens var. purpurascens

Toxic to dogs

Yes — vietnamese perilla 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. As a form of Perilla frutescens, this plant is documented as toxic: not individually on the ASPCA cat/dog list, but veterinary toxicology references (Colorado State University) class Perilla as poisonous to grazing animals via perilla ketone, causing acute respiratory distress, with GI-upset risk to pets. Keep away from cats, dogs, and livestock and verify with a vet on ingestion.

What to do if your dog ate vietnamese perilla

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

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

Is vietnamese perilla toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is vietnamese perilla toxic to dogs?

Yes — vietnamese perilla is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a form of Perilla frutescens, this plant is documented as toxic: not individually on the ASPCA cat/dog list, but veterinary toxicology references (Colorado State University) class Perilla as poisonous to grazing animals via perilla ketone, causing acute respiratory distress, with GI-upset risk to pets. Keep away from cats, dogs, and livestock and verify with a vet on ingestion.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats vietnamese perilla?

As a form of Perilla frutescens, this plant is documented as toxic: not individually on the ASPCA cat/dog list, but veterinary toxicology references (Colorado State University) class Perilla as poisonous to grazing animals via perilla ketone, causing acute respiratory distress, with GI-upset risk to pets. Keep away from cats, dogs, and livestock and verify with a vet on ingestion. 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 vietnamese perilla.

What should I do if my dog ate vietnamese perilla?

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 vietnamese perilla toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Vietnamese Perilla is toxic to cats as well. See the full vietnamese perilla pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to vietnamese perilla?

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 vietnamese perilla pet-safety