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Is Red Prince Weigela toxic to dogs?

Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red prince weigela 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. Weigela florida is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. The genus carries no known high-toxicity compounds, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is applied. Keep pets from ingesting plant material as a precaution.

What to do if your dog ate red prince weigela

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

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

Is red prince weigela toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is red prince weigela toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red prince weigela 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. Weigela florida is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. The genus carries no known high-toxicity compounds, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is applied. Keep pets from ingesting plant material as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats red prince weigela?

Weigela florida is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. The genus carries no known high-toxicity compounds, but as it is not confirmed ASPCA non-toxic, a conservative mildly-toxic rating is applied. Keep pets from ingesting plant material as a precaution. 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 red prince weigela.

What should I do if my dog ate red prince weigela?

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 red prince weigela toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Red Prince Weigela is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full red prince weigela pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to red prince weigela?

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 red prince weigela pet-safety