Is Celosia argentea var. spicata 'Cramer's Amazon' toxic to cats?

No — celosia argentea var. spicata 'cramer's amazon' 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. Celosia is not listed among the ASPCA's toxic plants and is broadly regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs. It is not individually named on the ASPCA non-toxic list, so as a precaution discourage large ingestions, which may cause mild stomach upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists celosia argentea var. spicata 'cramer's amazon' 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: Celosia argentea var. spicata 'Cramer's Amazon' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full celosia argentea var. spicata 'cramer's amazon' 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.