Do you love drinking hibiscus tea? If so, you’re not alone! Many people around the world find hibiscus tea a refreshing drink. But what happens if your dog drinks hibiscus tea?
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Has your dog drunk hibiscus tea? Are you worried the hibiscus tea will make him sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog drinks something like this.
In this article, we’ve put together some information about hibiscus tea and whether it will make a dog sick. Let’s get started!
What is Hibiscus Tea?
Hibiscus tea is a drink made from the dried parts of the hibiscus plant. The tea is usually a dark red color, and the flavor has been described as both sweet and tart at the same time. Some people say the tea almost tastes like cranberries. The tea can be enjoyed hot or even iced, making this a versatile beverage.
The tea is made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, which is only one of the many hibiscus plants found worldwide. This particular plant originally came from North Africa and Southeast Asia; however, it does grow well in any tropical or subtropical climate.
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You may hear hibiscus tea referred to as:
- Red sorrel
- Lo-Shen
- Sudan tea
- Agua de Jamaica
- Sour tea
- Karkade
While this tea is safe for humans, what about dogs? Can hibiscus tea make dogs sick?
Hibiscus Tea & Dogs
You may know that hibiscus can be toxic to dogs. However, we’re happy to let you know that the plant used to make hibiscus tea is not toxic to dogs. The Hibiscus sabdariffa plant is not poisonous to dogs, thank goodness!
So, if your dog has drunk some of your hibiscus tea, he should be OK!
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Ask a Vet Live NowHibiscus Plants & Dogs
Since we’re talking about hibiscus plants, we thought it was a good time to remind you that some varieties of hibiscus are very toxic to dogs. These include:
- Hibiscus syriacus
- Marsh mallow
- Rose mallow
- Rose of China
- Rose of Sharon
- Joseph’s Rod
- Syrian Ketmia
These plants contain substances found in most parts of the plants, which are toxic to dogs. So, if your dog eats a hibiscus plant, then it’s important to call the vet right away.
But when it comes to hibiscus tea, your dog should be safe! However, if your tea has a lot of sugar in it, then don’t allow your fur baby to drink it too often. Large amounts of sugar can make a dog really sick!
Julie
Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.
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