No, nerve plants are non-toxic to dogs.
Also called silver nerve, mosaic plant, jewel plant, and silver threads, nerve plants belong to the genus Fittonia. This type of evergreen flowering plant is native to tropical rainforests in South America such as Peru. They can grow as much as six inches tall, with fuzzy stems and veiny leaves in white or pink.
Similar to cats, dogs can be around nerve plants. As stated by ASPCA, nerve plants do not have any toxic principles.
What to do if your dog accidentally comes into contact with, chews, or eats nerve plants: Nothing adverse should happen to your canine pet after he comes across a nerve plant. Nevertheless, you should keep an eye on him whenever he approaches your houseplants or unfamiliar greenery to avoid accidents.
If your dog sniffs or eats a nerve plant that contains pesticides or other toxic chemicals, he may experience poisoning. You’ll need to contact your veterinarian and observe your dog over the next few days. Be sure to take away the remaining plant remnants on your pooch’s paws, mouth, tongue, and fur.
In addition, watch for signs of poisoning ranging from digestive problems to skin irritation. Vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, pale gums, nausea, agitation, tremors, convulsions, unsteadiness on feet, abnormal heart rate, and difficulty in breathing are all common symptoms.
In summary: Non-toxic nerve plants may be brought into the homes of dog parents looking to expand their indoor plant collection. If you grow them in a moist area with mild exposure to sunlight, you may get lucky and see white flowers bloom.
Keep your pooch safe by checking these lists from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, and PetMD before bringing home a new houseplant.
References:
Dog poisoning: Signs of poisoning in dogs and what you need to do
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