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Is Creeping Rubus safe for dogs?

Rubus pedatus

Creeping Rubus is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial groundcover known for its delicate foliage and trailing habit. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of fibrous plant material may cause mild digestive discomfort.

Creeping RubusFive-leaved BrambleRubus pedatus
Light
Partial shade to full shade
Habit
Trailing, mat-forming groundcover
Care
Low

Safety status

Dogs

Uncertain

Identity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.

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

What this means for your dog

Dogs face no documented toxicity risk from Creeping Rubus. ASPCA lists Rubus pedatus as non-toxic to dogs (also to cats and horses), with no toxic principle recorded for the trailing stems, leaves, or fruit.

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

Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.

Escalation note

Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Creeping Rubus is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online: Rubus pedatus

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Accepted botanical classification for Rubus pedatus.

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