Pet safety
Is Dinteranthus microspermus toxic to cats?
Dinteranthus microspermus
No — dinteranthus microspermus 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. The ASPCA lists Dinteranthus (Dinteranthus vanzylii, family Aizoaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with toxic principle recorded as none. As a genus-level ASPCA entry, this covers D. microspermus. Even non-toxic plants can cause mild stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount.
Is dinteranthus microspermus toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is dinteranthus microspermus toxic to cats?
No — dinteranthus microspermus 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. The ASPCA lists Dinteranthus (Dinteranthus vanzylii, family Aizoaceae) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with toxic principle recorded as none. As a genus-level ASPCA entry, this covers D. microspermus. Even non-toxic plants can cause mild stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount.
Is dinteranthus microspermus safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists dinteranthus microspermus 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 dinteranthus microspermus toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dinteranthus microspermus is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full dinteranthus microspermus 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 dinteranthus microspermus pet-safety
- Is dinteranthus microspermus toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is dinteranthus microspermus toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete dinteranthus microspermus care guide