Pet safety
Is Sinningia 'Duchess of York' toxic to cats?
Sinningia 'Duchess of York'
No — sinningia 'duchess of york' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Gloxinia / Sinningia speciosa). No toxic principle is recorded; the genus is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, though any plant material can cause mild stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount.
Is sinningia 'duchess of york' toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is sinningia 'duchess of york' toxic to cats?
No — sinningia 'duchess of york' 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Gloxinia / Sinningia speciosa). No toxic principle is recorded; the genus is on the ASPCA non-toxic list, though any plant material can cause mild stomach upset if a pet eats a large amount.
Is sinningia 'duchess of york' safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists sinningia 'duchess of york' 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 sinningia 'duchess of york' toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sinningia 'Duchess of York' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full sinningia 'duchess of york' 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 sinningia 'duchess of york' pet-safety
- Is sinningia 'duchess of york' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is sinningia 'duchess of york' toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete sinningia 'duchess of york' care guide