Is Coleus Safe for Pets?

Q: Is Coleus safe for Dogs?

No, Coleus is toxic to Dogs and should never be given to them. Popular annual known for vibrant and multi-colored foliage. Contains toxic essential oils causing vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and skin irritation.

Q: Is Coleus safe for Cats?

No, Coleus is toxic to Cats and should never be given to them. Popular annual known for vibrant and multi-colored foliage. Contains toxic essential oils causing vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and skin irritation.

Q: Is Coleus safe for Rabbits?

No, Coleus is toxic to Rabbits and should never be given to them. Popular annual known for vibrant and multi-colored foliage. Contains toxic essential oils causing vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and skin irritation.

Q: Is Coleus safe for Birds?

Coleus calls for caution around Birds. Popular annual known for vibrant and multi-colored foliage. Contains toxic essential oils causing vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and skin irritation.

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Caution Needed

Coleus

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Safety by Pet

🐶 DogsToxic ✕

🐱 CatsToxic ✕

🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕

🐦 BirdsCaution ⚠

Popular annual known for vibrant and multi-colored foliage. Contains toxic essential oils causing vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and skin irritation.

Risk by Plant Part

🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact

Leaves

Caution

Essential oil compounds

Caution

Symptoms

Vomitingdiarrhea (occasionally bloody)depressiondermatitis