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Is Johnny Jump Up toxic to dogs?

Viola tricolor

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists johnny jump up 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. The ASPCA lists Viola tricolor as toxic to dogs and cats, with the plant containing saponins that may cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, or skin irritation if ingested in quantity. Toxicity is low, but consumption should be discouraged.

What to do if your dog ate johnny jump up

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

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

Is johnny jump up toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is johnny jump up toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists johnny jump up 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. The ASPCA lists Viola tricolor as toxic to dogs and cats, with the plant containing saponins that may cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, or skin irritation if ingested in quantity. Toxicity is low, but consumption should be discouraged.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats johnny jump up?

The ASPCA lists Viola tricolor as toxic to dogs and cats, with the plant containing saponins that may cause mild vomiting, diarrhoea, or skin irritation if ingested in quantity. Toxicity is low, but consumption should be discouraged. 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 johnny jump up.

What should I do if my dog ate johnny jump up?

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 johnny jump up toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Johnny Jump Up is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full johnny jump up pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to johnny jump up?

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 johnny jump up pet-safety