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Is String of Turtles Toxic to Dogs?
✅ Non-Toxic
✅ 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.
No, string of turtles is non-toxic to dogs. A dog that noses or nibbles the delicate vine is not at risk of poisoning.
Also known as: Jade Necklace, Turtle Plant, Peperomia prostrata · Peperomia prostrata
What to do if your dog eats it
Nothing required. Only large quantities of any plant matter could cause a mild, self-limiting stomach upset.
Common questions
Is it similar in safety to string of pearls?
No — pearls are toxic, turtles are safe. The names sound alike but the plants are unrelated in genus and in toxicity.
My dog knocked it over and ate a vine — now what?
Nothing toxic is involved. Offer water, watch for a possible fiber vomit and repot the plant.
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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.