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Is 'Crookneck' Summer Squash toxic to cats?

Cucurbita pepo 'Yellow Crookneck'

Non-toxic to cats

No — 'crookneck' summer squash 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. Cucurbita summer squashes are ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (the ASPCA lists Zucchini, Acorn and Hubbard squash as non-toxic), and Crookneck is a Cucurbita pepo like zucchini. Eating large amounts of foliage may cause mild GI upset, and any rare, intensely bitter fruit (high in cucurbitacins) should be discarded rather than fed to pets or people.

Is 'crookneck' summer squash toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is 'crookneck' summer squash toxic to cats?

No — 'crookneck' summer squash 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. Cucurbita summer squashes are ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (the ASPCA lists Zucchini, Acorn and Hubbard squash as non-toxic), and Crookneck is a Cucurbita pepo like zucchini. Eating large amounts of foliage may cause mild GI upset, and any rare, intensely bitter fruit (high in cucurbitacins) should be discarded rather than fed to pets or people.

Is 'crookneck' summer squash safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists 'crookneck' summer squash 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 'crookneck' summer squash toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: 'Crookneck' Summer Squash is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'crookneck' summer squash 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 'crookneck' summer squash pet-safety