Is Partridgeberry toxic to cats?

No — partridgeberry 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. Mitchella repens is not listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database. No toxic principles have been identified in the genus, and multiple horticultural and veterinary sources consider it non-toxic to cats and dogs. The bright red berries are edible to wildlife and have been used traditionally by humans. As with any plant, large ingestions may cause minor gastrointestinal upset.

Yes — the ASPCA lists partridgeberry 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: Partridgeberry is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full partridgeberry 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.