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Is Magnolia 'Susan' toxic to cats?

Magnolia 'Susan'

Non-toxic to cats

No — magnolia 'susan' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (genus Magnolia; Magnolia bush, Magnolia stellata, is the listed entry in family Magnoliaceae). No toxic principle is identified. Like any plant, eating a lot of foliage might cause mild transient stomach upset, but there is no specific poisoning hazard.

Is magnolia 'susan' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is magnolia 'susan' toxic to cats?

No — magnolia 'susan' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses (genus Magnolia; Magnolia bush, Magnolia stellata, is the listed entry in family Magnoliaceae). No toxic principle is identified. Like any plant, eating a lot of foliage might cause mild transient stomach upset, but there is no specific poisoning hazard.

Is magnolia 'susan' safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists magnolia 'susan' 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 magnolia 'susan' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Magnolia 'Susan' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full magnolia 'susan' 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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