Pet safety
Is Rabbit's foot fern toxic to cats?
Davallia fejeensis
No — rabbit's foot fern 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Davallia fejeensis (Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, so it is a genuinely pet-safe choice. As with any plant, a curious pet that chews the fronds may get mild, transient stomach upset simply from the fibrous material, but no toxic compounds are involved.
Is rabbit's foot fern toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is rabbit's foot fern toxic to cats?
No — rabbit's foot fern 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. The ASPCA lists Davallia fejeensis (Dainty Rabbits-Foot Fern) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, so it is a genuinely pet-safe choice. As with any plant, a curious pet that chews the fronds may get mild, transient stomach upset simply from the fibrous material, but no toxic compounds are involved.
Is rabbit's foot fern safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists rabbit's foot fern 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.
Is rabbit's foot fern toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rabbit's foot fern is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full rabbit's foot fern pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
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.
Full rabbit's foot fern pet-safety
- Is rabbit's foot fern toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is rabbit's foot fern toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete rabbit's foot fern care guide