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Is Wollemia Pine toxic to dogs?

Wollemia nobilis

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wollemia pine 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Wollemia does not appear on its toxic or non-toxic lists; treat as uncertain and verify with a vet. The seeds are reportedly edible like those of related Araucaria, but pet safety is unconfirmed by the ASPCA, so it must not be called pet-safe.

What to do if your dog ate wollemia pine

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

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

Is wollemia pine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wollemia pine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wollemia pine 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Wollemia does not appear on its toxic or non-toxic lists; treat as uncertain and verify with a vet. The seeds are reportedly edible like those of related Araucaria, but pet safety is unconfirmed by the ASPCA, so it must not be called pet-safe.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wollemia pine?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Wollemia does not appear on its toxic or non-toxic lists; treat as uncertain and verify with a vet. The seeds are reportedly edible like those of related Araucaria, but pet safety is unconfirmed by the ASPCA, so it must not be called pet-safe. 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 wollemia pine.

What should I do if my dog ate wollemia pine?

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 wollemia pine toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wollemia Pine is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full wollemia pine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to wollemia pine?

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 wollemia pine pet-safety