Is Bachelor's button toxic to cats?

No — bachelor's button 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. Centaurea cyanus is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. The plant is also used medicinally in human herbalism with no documented toxic alkaloid burden at typical exposure levels.

Yes — the ASPCA lists bachelor's button 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: Bachelor's button is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full bachelor's button 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.