Is Japanese Maple 'Dissectum' toxic to cats?

No — japanese maple 'dissectum' 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. Acer palmatum and its dissectum forms are not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats and have no recognised toxic principle, so they are treated as non-toxic. As with all maples, ingested leaves or twigs may cause mild gastrointestinal upset or pose a choking risk; wilted red maple foliage is specifically toxic to horses.

Yes — the ASPCA lists japanese maple 'dissectum' 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: Japanese Maple 'Dissectum' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full japanese maple 'dissectum' 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.