Is Rose toxic to dogs?

Roses are non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Rosa species as safe, with no toxic principles.

S0SAFE

TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
CALL THE VETSee a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

S0S1S2S3S4

Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL

No action needed. Roses are safe to keep around dogs; as with any plant, eating a lot of it may cause mild stomach upset.

When to call the vet: See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect

Waterevery 2–3 days

Humiditymedium

Difficulty●●○

FAQ

Can roses poison my cat?

No — roses are one of the safest flowers to have around cats. The ASPCA lists Rosa species as non-toxic to cats and dogs, with no toxic principles. The real rose risk is mechanical, not chemical: thorns can scratch a curious face or paw, which is an injury, not a poisoning. Place thorny stems where a batting paw can't reach, and treat any scratch like a scratch.

Is it OK if my cat eats rose petals from a bouquet?

Toxicity-wise, yes. The ASPCA's non-toxic listing covers the plant, petals included — there's no poison to worry about. A cat that eats a pile of petals may still get a mild stomach upset, the same as with any plant material in volume. See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow.