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Is Wonga Wonga Vine toxic to dogs?

Pandorea pandorana

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wonga wonga 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. Pandorea pandorana is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxin has been recorded for this genus, but ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended as a general precaution. Treat as mildly toxic.

What to do if your dog ate wonga wonga vine

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

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

Is wonga wonga vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wonga wonga vine toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wonga wonga 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. Pandorea pandorana is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxin has been recorded for this genus, but ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended as a general precaution. Treat as mildly toxic.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wonga wonga vine?

Pandorea pandorana is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxin has been recorded for this genus, but ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended as a general precaution. Treat as mildly toxic. 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 wonga wonga vine.

What should I do if my dog ate wonga wonga 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 wonga wonga vine toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to wonga wonga 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 wonga wonga vine pet-safety