Is Moss Rose toxic to dogs?
Moss Rose (Portulaca oleracea) is toxic to dogs (S3 Toxic): the ASPCA lists soluble calcium oxalates and records kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats), tremors, and salivation.
- TOXINSoluble calcium oxalates
- WHAT TO EXPECTKidney failure (rare in dogs/cats); tremors; salivation
- CALL THE VETContact your vet promptly after ingestion; the ASPCA records kidney failure as rare in dogs and cats.
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| Kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats) |
| tremors |
| salivation |
| Muscle weakness |
| depression |
| diarrhea |
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FAQ
Is Moss Rose toxic to dogs?
Yes, for Portulaca oleracea: S3 Toxic. The ASPCA's Moss Rose entry records "Kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats), tremors, salivation." Its Portulaca entry lists "Muscle weakness, depression, diarrhea". Contact your vet promptly after ingestion; kidney failure is qualified as rare in dogs and cats.
Does the ASPCA call kidney failure common in dogs that eat Moss Rose?
No. The Moss Rose entry says "Kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats), tremors, salivation." The S3 Toxic verdict retains that rare-in-dogs-and-cats qualification. Contact your vet promptly after ingestion.
Which plant does this Moss Rose verdict cover?
Portulaca oleracea. The ASPCA's Moss Rose, Portulaca, Purslane, and Rock Moss entries all give "Portulaca oleracea" as the scientific name. This verdict follows that species-level scope; plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Is Moss Rose toxic to cats?
Yes, for Portulaca oleracea: S3 Toxic. The ASPCA's Moss Rose entry records "Kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats), tremors, salivation." Its Portulaca entry lists "Muscle weakness, depression, diarrhea". Contact your vet promptly after ingestion; kidney failure is qualified as rare in dogs and cats.