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Is Early Bird goldfish plant toxic to cats?

Columnea 'Early Bird'

Non-toxic to cats

No — early bird goldfish plant 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. Columnea 'Early Bird' is a Gesneriaceae hybrid with no documented toxic compounds. The genus is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the closely related gesneriad Episcia is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs, and no toxic principles are known for this plant family. Ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Is early bird goldfish plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is early bird goldfish plant toxic to cats?

No — early bird goldfish plant 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. Columnea 'Early Bird' is a Gesneriaceae hybrid with no documented toxic compounds. The genus is not individually listed by ASPCA, but the closely related gesneriad Episcia is ASPCA-confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs, and no toxic principles are known for this plant family. Ingestion of any plant material may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Is early bird goldfish plant safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists early bird goldfish plant 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 early bird goldfish plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Early Bird goldfish plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full early bird goldfish plant 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 early bird goldfish plant pet-safety