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Plants safe for dogs, and plants toxic to dogs

Every plant here was checked against the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, veterinary references, poison control centers and university extension services. A plant is listed as safe only when a cited source says it is non-toxic to dogs, and every entry links to its sources.

We have checked 432 plants so far: 54 non-toxic to dogs, 99 toxic or mildly toxic, and 279 we can't call yet. The list grows as we check more.

Also for cats and kids, or check any plant.

Ate some? Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 (a fee may apply). For a child, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 (US). If they are struggling to breathe or collapse, call 911. Don't give anything by mouth unless a vet or poison expert tells you to.

These filters come from our checked care guides, so for now they cover 11 of the 153 plants listed below.

Safe for dogs (54)

Each one has a cited source that calls it non-toxic to dogs. Any plant can upset a stomach if a lot is eaten.

See all 54 plants our sources call non-toxic to dogs

Toxic to dogs (99)

Most dangerous first. Includes plants our sources call mildly toxic; each card says which, and how severe.

See all 99 toxic plants for dogs

Questions people ask

Which plants are safe for dogs?

Of the 432 plants we have checked, 54 have a cited source that calls them non-toxic to dogs, including spider plant, crimson cattleya, Haworthiopsis attenuata, burro's tail and Christmas cactus.

Plants and sources: Spider plant (aspca.org), Crimson cattleya (aspca.org), Haworthiopsis attenuata (ncsu.edu), Burro's tail (aspca.org), Christmas cactus (ncsu.edu)

Which plants are most dangerous to dogs?

Our sources rate florist's cyclamen, Oxalis triangularis, Common daffodil, Foxglove and candle larkspur as toxic to dogs with severe effects.

Plants and sources: Florist's cyclamen (aspca.org), Oxalis triangularis (ncsu.edu), Common daffodil (ncsu.edu), Foxglove (aspca.org), Candle larkspur (ncsu.edu)

Is spider plant safe for dogs?

Our sources call spider plant non-toxic to dogs.

Plant and source: Spider plant (aspca.org)

Is dragon tail plant safe for dogs?

No. Our sources call dragon tail plant mildly toxic to dogs, moderate. Toxic principle: calcium oxalate crystals.

Plant and source: Dragon tail plant (ncsu.edu)

Is crimson cattleya safe for dogs?

Our sources call crimson cattleya non-toxic to dogs.

Plant and source: Crimson cattleya (aspca.org)