Is Nottingham medlar toxic to cats?

No — nottingham medlar 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. Mespilus germanica is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, or horses. The genus belongs to the Rosaceae family; as with other rosaceous fruits, seeds contain trace cyanogenic compounds but the fleshy fruit and foliage have no reported toxic principle. Exercise normal caution and prevent pets from consuming large quantities of unripe fruit.

Yes — the ASPCA lists nottingham medlar 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: Nottingham medlar is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full nottingham medlar 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.