Dogs safety

Is Borage Safe for Dogs?

Quick answer

ASPCA lists borage as toxic to dogs and reports vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis among possible clinical signs. Keep dogs from chewing the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.

Borage houseplant

Is Borage safe for dogs?

Toxic

ASPCA lists borage as toxic to dogs and reports vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis among possible clinical signs. Keep dogs from chewing the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.

Sources

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. If your dogs ate Borage, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately.

Safer alternatives for dogs

Frequently asked questions

Is Borage safe for dogs?

ASPCA lists borage as toxic to dogs and reports vomiting, diarrhea, and dermatitis among possible clinical signs. Keep dogs from chewing the plant and contact a veterinarian if ingestion occurs.

What should I do if my dogs ate Borage?

Remove any remaining plant material, note how much was eaten, and contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately.

What are safer plant alternatives for dogs?

Browse our verified list of plants safe for dogs at /best-plants/plants-safe-for-dogs/. Popular picks include spider plant, Boston fern, and areca palm for cat and dog households.

How this Borage profile is reviewed?

Editorial policyReview board

Written by · Reviewed by LeafyPixels Review Board

This Borage plant profile was researched and written by . Care facts, watering ranges, light needs, and pet-safety notes for Borage are checked against multiple independent references before publication.

We prioritize sources that hold up under scrutiny:

  • University cooperative extension bulletins and fact sheets (Penn State, Clemson, UMD, NC State, and similar programs)
  • Botanical garden and horticultural society publications
  • Peer-reviewed plant science and veterinary toxicology references where pet safety matters (including ASPCA Animal Poison Control)
  • Established reference works on indoor plant culture

The LeafyPixels editorial team then reviews the draft for clarity, step-by-step usefulness, and fit with real apartment and home conditions-not ideal greenhouse setups. When guidance changes materially, we update the page and note the revision date.

Sources used

  1. ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Borage (n.d.) Borage toxicity classification and clinical signs for cats, dogs, and horses. [Online]. Available at: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/borage (Accessed: 1 March 2024).