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Is 'Glass Gem' Corn toxic to cats?

Zea mays 'Glass Gem'

Non-toxic to cats

No — 'glass gem' corn 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. True maize (Zea mays) is not on the ASPCA toxic plant list and is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs; the main risk is choking or gut obstruction from whole cobs, not poisoning. It is unrelated to the ASPCA-toxic 'Corn Plant' (Dracaena fragrans), a saponin-containing houseplant.

Is 'glass gem' corn toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is 'glass gem' corn toxic to cats?

No — 'glass gem' corn 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. True maize (Zea mays) is not on the ASPCA toxic plant list and is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs; the main risk is choking or gut obstruction from whole cobs, not poisoning. It is unrelated to the ASPCA-toxic 'Corn Plant' (Dracaena fragrans), a saponin-containing houseplant.

Is 'glass gem' corn safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists 'glass gem' corn 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 'glass gem' corn toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: 'Glass Gem' Corn is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full 'glass gem' corn 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.

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