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Is Pillans' Watsonia toxic to dogs?

Watsonia pillansii

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pillans' watsonia 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. Watsonia pillansii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Iridaceae family, specific toxicology data for pets is sparse. Out of caution, classify as mildly toxic and keep pets away from corms and foliage.

What to do if your dog ate pillans' watsonia

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

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

Is pillans' watsonia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pillans' watsonia toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pillans' watsonia 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. Watsonia pillansii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Iridaceae family, specific toxicology data for pets is sparse. Out of caution, classify as mildly toxic and keep pets away from corms and foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pillans' watsonia?

Watsonia pillansii is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Iridaceae family, specific toxicology data for pets is sparse. Out of caution, classify as mildly toxic and keep pets away from corms and foliage. 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 pillans' watsonia.

What should I do if my dog ate pillans' watsonia?

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 pillans' watsonia toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pillans' Watsonia is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full pillans' watsonia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pillans' watsonia?

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 pillans' watsonia pet-safety