Pet safety
Is Callicarpa 'Pearl Glam' toxic to cats?
Callicarpa bodinieri 'Pearl Glam'
No — callicarpa 'pearl glam' 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. Callicarpa (beautyberry) is reported non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses by the ASPCA and veterinary toxicology databases. Large ingestions of berries may cause transient, self-limiting drooling, vomiting or soft stool, but the plant is not considered seriously toxic. Treat it as pet-safe while discouraging bulk fruit-eating.
Is callicarpa 'pearl glam' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is callicarpa 'pearl glam' toxic to cats?
No — callicarpa 'pearl glam' 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. Callicarpa (beautyberry) is reported non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses by the ASPCA and veterinary toxicology databases. Large ingestions of berries may cause transient, self-limiting drooling, vomiting or soft stool, but the plant is not considered seriously toxic. Treat it as pet-safe while discouraging bulk fruit-eating.
Is callicarpa 'pearl glam' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists callicarpa 'pearl glam' 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 callicarpa 'pearl glam' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Callicarpa 'Pearl Glam' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full callicarpa 'pearl glam' 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 callicarpa 'pearl glam' pet-safety
- Is callicarpa 'pearl glam' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is callicarpa 'pearl glam' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete callicarpa 'pearl glam' care guide