Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Chrysanthemum - what should I do?
Chrysanthemum spp.
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, and incoordination.
Escalation note
Contact with the plant may cause skin redness or irritation. If you suspect your dog has consumed this plant, consult a veterinarian immediately for guidance.
What to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and occasionally wobbliness with larger ingestions. Watch for skin redness on the muzzle or paws if your dog rolled in cuttings.
Time window
ASPCA doesn't publish a window. In practice, GI signs typically begin within 30 minutes to 2 hours of chewing and resolve in 12–24 hours with supportive care.
When to call the vet
Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if vomiting or diarrhea repeats, if your dog seems wobbly or unusually sleepy, if there's persistent drooling, or if your dog ate a large amount.
What this means for your dog
Dogs typically take a curious mouthful of mums in the yard or off a tabletop arrangement. ASPCA lists chrysanthemums as toxic to dogs because of sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrins, but most dog ingestions stay in the mild GI range — dogs metabolize pyrethrins much better than cats.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Source references
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.