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Is Wild Garlic Vine toxic to dogs?

Mansoa alliacea

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild garlic vine 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. Mansoa alliacea is not individually listed by ASPCA. The genus belongs to Bignoniaceae, which is generally considered low in toxicity. The garlic-like compounds in the foliage are broadly non-harmful to humans but the plant has not been formally assessed for pet toxicity. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate wild garlic vine

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

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

Is wild garlic vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wild garlic vine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild garlic vine 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. Mansoa alliacea is not individually listed by ASPCA. The genus belongs to Bignoniaceae, which is generally considered low in toxicity. The garlic-like compounds in the foliage are broadly non-harmful to humans but the plant has not been formally assessed for pet toxicity. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wild garlic vine?

Mansoa alliacea is not individually listed by ASPCA. The genus belongs to Bignoniaceae, which is generally considered low in toxicity. The garlic-like compounds in the foliage are broadly non-harmful to humans but the plant has not been formally assessed for pet toxicity. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution; keep away from pets and children. 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 wild garlic vine.

What should I do if my dog ate wild garlic vine?

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 wild garlic vine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wild Garlic Vine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full wild garlic vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to wild garlic vine?

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 wild garlic vine pet-safety