Okay, here’s my story about figuring out if blue star creepers are poisonous to dogs, written like a personal blog post:
So, my dog, Buster, a real curious one, got into my garden again last week. This time, he decided to have a little nibble on my blue star creeper. Naturally, I freaked out a bit. I mean, who knows what plants are safe and which ones are gonna make your furry friend sick?

First thing I did was yank Buster away from the plants. He looked a little guilty, which, honestly, just made me worry more. I watched him like a hawk for any weird signs – you know, vomiting, diarrhea, that sort of stuff. Thankfully, he seemed fine for the first few hours.
But I wasn’t gonna just sit back and hope for the best. I jumped on my computer and started Googling like a madman. “Blue star creeper and dogs,” “is blue star creeper toxic,” you name it, I searched it. The internet, as you can imagine, was a mixed bag of information. Some sites said it was totally fine, others were all doom and gloom.
I decided I needed a more reliable source. I remembered I had a neighbor who’s a vet, so I gave her a call. She was busy with a surgery and told me I should contact the Pet Poison Helpline. I never heard of them. I called the helpline, and they were super helpful. They asked me a bunch of questions about Buster, like his weight, how much he ate, and all that.
After that, I dug into the Pet Poison Helpline’s site and looked into their database. They had nothing specifically about Blue Star Creeper. They suggested I look into the ASPCA website for a list of toxic plants.
While I was on their site, I found a list of poison control centers and hotlines. They even had a 24/7 service. Good to know for any future plant-related freak-outs. After browsing for a while, I finally found something about the ASPCA. They have a huge list of toxic and non-toxic plants for dogs, cats, and even horses.
Guess what? Blue star creeper wasn’t on the toxic list! I breathed a huge sigh of relief. They had a whole section on it, and it said that it’s generally considered safe for dogs. What a relief!
It turns out the ASPCA had a ton of info about other plants too. Apparently, stuff like lilies and sago palms are really dangerous for dogs. Definitely going to keep that in mind when I’m doing my gardening.
Anyway, it’s been a few days now, and Buster is totally fine. No weird symptoms, no vet visits, just his usual happy self. I think I definitely overreacted a bit, but hey, better safe than sorry, right? I learned a lot through this whole ordeal, especially about resources like the ASPCA and the Pet Poison Helpline.

- Yanked Buster away from the plants.
- Watched him closely for any symptoms.
- Googled like crazy but got mixed results.
- Called my vet neighbor for advice.
- Contacted the Pet Poison Helpline for specific information.
- Searched the Pet Poison Helpline’s site and discovered the ASPCA site.
- Found ASPCA’s list of toxic and non-toxic plants.
- Confirmed that blue star creeper is generally safe for dogs.
- Learned about the dangers of other plants like lilies and sago palms.
- Realized I might have overreacted but felt relieved.
So, there you have it, my little adventure in plant toxicity. Hopefully, this helps someone else out there who might be dealing with a similar situation. And remember, when in doubt, always check with the experts!