Pet safety
Is Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Red' toxic to cats?
Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Red'
No — antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (Antirrhinum majus appears as both 'Common Snapdragon' and 'Garden Snapdragon'). Eating large amounts can still cause mild gastrointestinal upset, and pesticide or fertiliser residues on the plant pose a separate hazard.
Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' toxic to cats?
No — antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (Antirrhinum majus appears as both 'Common Snapdragon' and 'Garden Snapdragon'). Eating large amounts can still cause mild gastrointestinal upset, and pesticide or fertiliser residues on the plant pose a separate hazard.
Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' 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.
Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Antirrhinum majus 'Rocket Red' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
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.
Full antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' pet-safety
- Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete antirrhinum majus 'rocket red' care guide