Is East African Savory toxic to cats?

No — east african savory 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. Satureja biflora belongs to the same genus as summer savory (S. hortensis) and winter savory (S. montana), both listed as non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. No toxic principles have been reported for S. biflora. It is considered pet-safe on the basis of genus-level ASPCA data, though S. biflora is not individually listed.

Yes — the ASPCA lists east african savory 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: East African Savory is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full east african savory 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.