Omnivore or not – there are little green stuff that dogs can resist. Especially not when the stomach is to be thoroughly cleaned.
If there is no (cat) grass at hand or paw, maybe the lavender will do. Just: Is lavender toxic to dogs?
The following guide will tell you all that and more.
Is lavender toxic to dogs?
All components or plant parts of REAL lavender are considered safe for dogs.
That means: If your fur nose eats a small sprig of lavender from time to time, it absolutely passes no need to panic or worry.
BUT:
It plays quite a role what kind of lavender your dog nibbled. And this is where it gets a little confusing and complicated.
Because there is a total of 30 different types of lavenderthat are visually difficult to tell apart.
And some of these varieties contain one higher concentration of toxic substanceswhich can be dangerous for our fur noses.
Here then also plays the Dose/amount of lavender eaten a role when it comes to the danger factor of the plant.
What dose is dangerous for my dog?
Even if we cannot give exact quantities, the following applies: A little more of the wrong lavender can be dangerous for a small or young dog become.
Two other factors that play a crucial role here: The size and age of the dog.
Some lavender varieties are used here especially for small dogs and puppies problematic.
Which lavender varieties can be dangerous for dogs?
During the real lavender not poisonous is for the dog, look at it hybrid forms the flower looks different. This contain for the dog toxic substances.
As mentioned, there are now around 30 different types of lavender. The applies real lavender, the Lavendula angustifolia, as safe for dogs.
It becomes more critical with the following lavender varieties, among otherssome of which are hybrids, i.e. the crossing of two original lavenders.
The lavender leaves can already become poisonous here:
- Wool, Spices and French Lavender
- Lavandin (Hybrid)
These four varieties should definitely not near your dog to be found. Lavandin as a hybrid is a cross between spike lavender and true lavender.
Why is it problematic here and why is the lavender suddenly poisonous for the dog?
In the varieties mentioned here, the part of the essential oils especially high. In addition, these lavender contain the following for dogs toxic substances:
- linalyl acetate
- tannins
- flavinoids
- Fighter
- linalol
- cineole
Is Lavender Oil Toxic to Dogs?
lavender oil in smaller amounts is safe for internal and external use in dogs.
However, your dog may not like the strong smell of lavender.
Would you like to use lavender oil on your dog as a remedy for anxiety and stress?
Then best heavily diluted and in the form of a few drops, for example on his favorite blanket.
Symptoms of lavender poisoning in dogs
The following symptoms indicate one poisoning through lavender at the dog hin: The dog is dizzyhe has disturbances of consciousnesshe vomits.
Also unconsciousness can be a symptom of lavender poisoning.
Good to know
Check if poisoning is suspected always the mouth of the dog. Are the Mucous membranes already blue or blackevery single second really counts!
Also Light Red or Purple are colors that indicate poisoning.
Dog ate lavender – you should do that now
If your dog has lavender poisoning, you should go to the nearest vet immediately.
Then First aid can help thoughbut in general every second counts here.
This is especially true if your dog has lost consciousness from eating lavender.
In other cases it might help to give him water. However, this can increase nausea even if the lavender poison is diluted.
Also charcoal tablets should help since they die bind toxins in the body and they can be transported away more quickly.
Conclusion
Do you have in your garden or real lavender on your balcony planted, this should be for your dog no danger represent.
It can look different with the lavender species mentioned herewhich can then become a serious problem not only for small and young dogs.
Has your dog «overeaten» on lavender and is showing signs of poisoning?
Then drive please go to the vet immediatelyso that his quick help becomes a lifesaver.
What experiences have you already had with your dog and lavender? We’d love for you to share these and useful tips with us in the comments.