Is Mountain Bluebells toxic to cats?

No — mountain bluebells 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. Mertensia ciliata is not individually listed by ASPCA, but belongs to the same Boraginaceae genus as M. virginica, which ASPCA confirms as non-toxic to cats and dogs. No toxic principles specific to M. ciliata have been documented in veterinary literature. As with any non-food plant, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists mountain bluebells 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: Mountain Bluebells is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full mountain bluebells 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.