Is Worplesdon Sweetgum toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists worplesdon sweetgum 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. Liquidambar styraciflua is not individually listed as toxic by the ASPCA. However, the spiky seed balls can cause physical injury or intestinal obstruction if swallowed by pets, and the resinous sap may cause mild skin or gastrointestinal irritation. Classified as mildly-toxic out of caution; seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs.

Liquidambar styraciflua is not individually listed as toxic by the ASPCA. However, the spiky seed balls can cause physical injury or intestinal obstruction if swallowed by pets, and the resinous sap may cause mild skin or gastrointestinal irritation. Classified as mildly-toxic out of caution; seek veterinary advice if significant ingestion occurs. 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 worplesdon sweetgum.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Worplesdon Sweetgum is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full worplesdon sweetgum pet-safety guide for both species.

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.