Pet safety
Is Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidy Gonzales' toxic to cats?
Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidy Gonzales'
No — bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' 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-grounded: Bidens/tickseed (and the closely related Coreopsis it is sold alongside) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Bidens ferulifolia has no reported toxic effects. As with any plant, nibbling can cause mild, transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' toxic to cats?
No — bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' 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-grounded: Bidens/tickseed (and the closely related Coreopsis it is sold alongside) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Bidens ferulifolia has no reported toxic effects. As with any plant, nibbling can cause mild, transient gastrointestinal upset.
Is bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' 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 bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bidens ferulifolia 'Bidy Gonzales' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' 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 bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' pet-safety
- Is bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete bidens ferulifolia 'bidy gonzales' care guide