Is Doveweed poisonous to dogs and cats?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 1 sources

Based on: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Call a vet today

Doveweed is poisonous to dogs – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them. It is listed as a problem for dogs.

  • Dogs Call a vet today
  • Cats Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
What to do now

What to do right now

  1. Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
  2. Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
  3. Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
  4. Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.

Don't

  • Do not make the pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Do not give any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

Doveweed is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]

Scientific name
Murdannia
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Common questions

Is Doveweed poisonous to dogs?

Yes. Doveweed is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]

Is Doveweed poisonous to cats?

Our sources do not list Doveweed for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them.

Sources

  1. NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages

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