Horses safety

Is Borage Safe for Horses?

Quick answer

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

Borage houseplant

Is Borage safe for horses?

Toxic

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

Sources

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

Safer alternatives for horses

Frequently asked questions

Is Borage safe for horses?

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

What should I do if my horses 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 horses?

Browse our verified list of plants safe for horses at /best-plants/plants-safe-for-horses/. 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).