Is Narrowleaf Mountain Mint toxic to cats?

No — narrowleaf mountain mint 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. Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is not listed as toxic to cats or dogs by the ASPCA. Like other mountain mints, the aromatic foliage contains essential oils (including thymol and carvacrol) at low concentrations considered non-toxic to pets; very large ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists narrowleaf mountain mint 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: Narrowleaf Mountain Mint is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full narrowleaf mountain mint 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.