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My puppy ate a geranium petal. Is it poisonous? What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | West Highland White Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 10 days old | 3.6 lbs

Hi my 10 week old West Highland White Terrier (approx. 3.6 pounds) just ate a geranium petal. I am very nervous that this may hurt her. What should we do?

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2020

There are two types of geranium - the genus Geranium (cranesbill) is not toxic and will not cause any complications. The Pelargonium genus is toxic in sufficinet doses, epecially the leaves and stems so monitor closely and contact your emergency vet if signs or symptoms develop (vomiting, lethargy, depression) akthough these would not be expected if only a single petal was ingested
https://www.allwoods.net/post/geranium-vs-pelargonium-what-s-the-difference
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