Is Bougainvillea Toxic to Cats or Dogs?
What we know about Bougainvillea
Not verified: no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it. Ask your vet if your pet eats it. Its thorns and sap can irritate skin (UC ANR).
See also: UC ANR: Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants
Bougainvillea spp.
What to do if your pet chewed it
- Move the plant out of reach so they cannot take another bite.
- If your pet is alert, gently rinse their mouth and offer a little water.
- Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435, especially if you see drooling, vomiting, swelling, or lethargy.
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Is Bougainvillea toxic to cats?
Not verified. Bougainvillea has no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it is safe for cats. Ask your vet if your cat eats it. See the cat-safe plants and the plants not verified yet.
Is Bougainvillea toxic to dogs?
Not verified. Bougainvillea has no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it is safe for dogs. Ask your vet if your dog eats it. See the dog-safe plants and the plants not verified yet.
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