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Is Sticky Snapdragon safe for dogs?

Antirrhinum multiflorum

Antirrhinum multiflorum is a perennial wildflower native to California, known for its sticky, glandular foliage and tubular flowers. It is considered non-toxic to household pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

Antirrhinum multiflorumSticky Snapdragon
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Habit
Upright perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Dogs

Generally safe

Consulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

What this means for your dog

Sticky snapdragon is safe to grow around dogs — the ASPCA lists Antirrhinum multiflorum as non-toxic to dogs with no toxic principles on file. A dog that mouths or eats a flower or stem might have a brief bout of vomiting or loose stool from the plant fiber, but there's no poisoning risk.

Sources: ASPCA.

If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.

Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

None expected from normal interaction; large ingestions may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea due to fiber content.

Escalation note

This plant is non-toxic, but if your dog consumes a large quantity and exhibits persistent digestive distress, please contact your veterinarian.

Bring it home

Sticky Snapdragonis generally pet-safe in ordinary household exposure. If you’d like one for your space, here’s a starting point.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

The ASPCA lists Antirrhinum multiflorum as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plants of the World Online (Kew)

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Accepted botanical record for Antirrhinum multiflorum Pennell.

Cats & dogs pagecats page

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