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Is Rock Moss Toxic To Dogs?

Poisonous Plants To Dogs

Yes, Rock Moss is toxic to dogs!

Dogs accidentally consuming the Rock Moss plants can show the following clinical symptoms: Vomiting, Prolonged Depression, Incoordination, Hypersalivaton, Sleepiness Or Excitation, Dilated Pupils, Low Body Temperature, Low Blood Pressure, Coma, Seizure And Death (In Rare Cases).

Rock Moss consumption is also toxic to Cats and Horses.

Toxic Principles Of Rock Moss: Soluble calcium oxalates.

More Info About The Rock Moss Plant

Scientific Name: Portulaca oleracea

Family: Portulacaceae.

Also known as: Wild Portulaca, Moss Rose, Purslane, Pigwee, Pusley.

The answer is based on information found on The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website.