Pet safety
Is Golden everlasting toxic to cats?
Xerochrysum bracteatum
No — golden everlasting 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. Listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Ingestion of large quantities may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals.
Is golden everlasting toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is golden everlasting toxic to cats?
No — golden everlasting 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. Listed as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Ingestion of large quantities may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals.
Is golden everlasting safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists golden everlasting 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 golden everlasting toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Golden everlasting is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full golden everlasting 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 golden everlasting pet-safety
- Is golden everlasting toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is golden everlasting toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete golden everlasting care guide