Is Pecan 'Oconee' toxic to cats?

No — pecan 'oconee' 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. Pecan and hickory (genus Carya) are listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses (e.g. bitter pecan and several hickories appear on the non-toxic plant lists). The living tree is not poisonous; however, the harvested nuts are high in fat and, if mouldy, can carry aflatoxins and juglone that cause GI upset in dogs, so nuts should not be fed to pets even though the plant itself is non-toxic.

Yes — the ASPCA lists pecan 'oconee' 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: Pecan 'Oconee' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full pecan 'oconee' 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.