Is Shining Cinquefoil toxic to cats?

No — shining cinquefoil 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. Potentilla nitida is not listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs or cats. The Potentilla genus is not associated with any known toxic principles in companion animals. The species is considered non-toxic. As with all plants, ingestion of substantial quantities may cause transient gastrointestinal upset in pets, but no specific toxic hazard is documented for P. nitida.

Yes — the ASPCA lists shining cinquefoil 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: Shining Cinquefoil is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full shining cinquefoil 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.