348plants toxic to cats & dogs

Among the most dangerous on the ASPCA list are lilies (true and day lilies, which can cause kidney failure in cats), sago palm, oleander, dieffenbachia, and aroids such as philodendron and pothos. This page lists every plant in Growli's library that the ASPCA classifies as toxic or mildly toxic to cats and dogs, sorted by severity, with a link to the symptoms and first-aid steps for each.

Both ratings follow the ASPCA. "Toxic" means ingestion can cause a significant reaction — anything from severe oral pain and vomiting to organ effects — and the plant should be kept entirely out of a pet's reach. "Mildly toxic" plants (often those with insoluble calcium oxalates, like many aroids) usually cause short-lived mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but are still best placed where pets cannot chew them.

Stay calm and remove any plant material from your pet's mouth, then take the plant away so they cannot eat more. Note roughly how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice. Bringing a leaf or photo of the plant helps the vet treat it correctly.

Yes — Growli's library includes 261 plants the ASPCA lists as non-toxic to cats and dogs, including spider plant, areca palm, calathea, peperomia, and most true ferns. See the best pet-safe houseplants shortlist or the full pet-safe plant library for safe swaps with a similar look.

Every classification on this page is taken from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, the most widely used reference for companion-animal plant safety in the US and the standard most UK vets cite as well. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice — if you are worried about your pet, always contact a vet.