Is Daisy Toxic to Dogs?

⚠️ Mildly ToxicSeverity: Mild

✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit

⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just chewed something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.

Lawn daisies are only mildly toxic to dogs. A grazing dog might get a mild stomachache, but daisies are far from the dangerous plants in a garden.

Also known as: English Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Bellis Perennis · Bellis perennis

What makes it toxic

Sesquiterpene lactones and pyrethrin-like compounds in the foliage and flowers, which mildly irritate the gastrointestinal lining.

Warning signs to watch for

Occasional vomiting, drooling or loose stool after eating a number of plants. Signs resolve on their own within a day.

What to do if your dog eats it

Offer water and monitor. Call your vet only if vomiting continues or your dog ate a whole patch and seems uncomfortable.

Common questions

Is it safe if my dog walks through daisies?

Yes. Simple contact is harmless; only eating meaningful amounts can cause mild stomach upset.

Which daisies should I avoid?

None are dangerous, but Shasta daisies and common daisies can mildly upset the stomach, while Gerbera daisies are considered fully non-toxic.

More plants checked for dogs

Pothos☠️ ToxicYes, pothos is toxic to dogs. Chewing any part of the vine releases calcium oxalate crystals tha Aloe Vera⚠️ Mildly ToxicAloe vera is mildly to moderately toxic to dogs. The skin and latex layer of the leaf contain co Spider Plant✅ Non-ToxicNo, spider plants are non-toxic to dogs. A dog that nibbles the arching leaves is not at risk of Easter Lily⚠️ Mildly ToxicEaster lilies are only mildly toxic to dogs — they usually cause stomach upset, not the fatal ki Sago Palm☠️ ToxicYes — sago palm is severely toxic to dogs, with a documented fatality rate around 50% when untre Boston Fern✅ Non-ToxicNo, Boston ferns are non-toxic to dogs. Chewing a frond will not poison your dog.

This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Checking what your pet can eat? Visit our sister site SafeOrToxic.