Pet safety
Is Star Jasmine toxic to cats?
Trachelospermum jasminoides
No — star jasmine 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 dogs, cats and horses (listed as Star Jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides). The milky sap can be mildly irritating to skin or mouth and may cause minor stomach upset if chewed, but it is not classed as a poisonous plant by the ASPCA.
Is star jasmine toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is star jasmine toxic to cats?
No — star jasmine 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 dogs, cats and horses (listed as Star Jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides). The milky sap can be mildly irritating to skin or mouth and may cause minor stomach upset if chewed, but it is not classed as a poisonous plant by the ASPCA.
Is star jasmine safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists star jasmine 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 star jasmine toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Star Jasmine is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full star jasmine 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 star jasmine pet-safety
- Is star jasmine toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is star jasmine toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete star jasmine care guide