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Is Wild Quinine toxic to dogs?

Parthenium integrifolium

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild quinine 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. Parthenium integrifolium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Related Parthenium species contain sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide) that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and are potentially irritating if ingested by pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution.

What to do if your dog ate wild quinine

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

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

Is wild quinine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wild quinine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild quinine 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. Parthenium integrifolium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Related Parthenium species contain sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide) that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and are potentially irritating if ingested by pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wild quinine?

Parthenium integrifolium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. Related Parthenium species contain sesquiterpene lactones (parthenolide) that can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals and are potentially irritating if ingested by pets; classified as mildly-toxic out of caution. 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 quinine.

What should I do if my dog ate wild quinine?

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 quinine toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to wild quinine?

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 quinine pet-safety