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Is the monkey tail plant poisonous to dogs? Are its thorns a danger?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

I want to find out if monkey tail plant or flower is poisonous to dogs

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Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on October 24th, 2017

Hi there!

The succulent plant called monkey tail (also called donkey tail or lamb's tail) is nontoxic to dogs. The cactus plant called monkey's tail could cause injury from the thorns, however.

I hope this helps and thanks for posting!
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