Is Siberian Ginseng toxic to cats?

No — siberian ginseng 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. Eleutherococcus senticosus is not listed as toxic to dogs or cats by ASPCA. The genus and Araliaceae family (same family as Schefflera) do not carry a well-established severe toxic principle for companion animals at typical garden-contact levels. No significant toxicity reports exist for this species in veterinary literature. As with any medicinal herb, ingestion of large quantities is inadvisable.

Yes — the ASPCA lists siberian ginseng 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: Siberian Ginseng is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full siberian ginseng 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.