Is African Moringa toxic to cats?

No — african moringa is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Moringa stenopetala belongs to family Moringaceae, which has no documented cardiotoxic, calcium oxalate, or alkaloid-based toxicity to companion animals. It is not listed by the ASPCA. The edible leaf and pod tissues are well-tolerated by livestock across East Africa. As with M. oleifera, roots and bark contain isothiocyanates and should be kept away from pets in large quantities.

Yes — the ASPCA lists african moringa as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: African Moringa is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full african moringa pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.