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Is Vilmorin's rowan toxic to dogs?

Sorbus vilmorinii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin's rowan 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Raw berries of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your dog ate vilmorin's rowan

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

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

Is vilmorin's rowan toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is vilmorin's rowan toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin's rowan 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. Raw berries of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats vilmorin's rowan?

Raw berries of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs. 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 vilmorin's rowan.

What should I do if my dog ate vilmorin's rowan?

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 vilmorin's rowan toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Vilmorin's rowan is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full vilmorin's rowan pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to vilmorin's rowan?

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 vilmorin's rowan pet-safety