Is Appalachian Barren Strawberry toxic to cats?

No — appalachian barren strawberry 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. Waldsteinia fragarioides is in the Rosaceae family and has no reported toxic principles for dogs, cats, or humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA. The dry, inedible achene fruits pose no known toxicity risk. Considered safe for pets in the garden, though individual ASPCA listing is absent for this species.

Yes — the ASPCA lists appalachian barren strawberry 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: Appalachian Barren Strawberry is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full appalachian barren strawberry 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.