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Is Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' toxic to cats?

Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange'

Non-toxic to cats

No — tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Contact with the foliage or sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation, and eating large amounts may cause minor stomach upset, but it is not classed as poisonous.

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to cats?

No — tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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. Marigold (Tagetes species) is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Contact with the foliage or sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation, and eating large amounts may cause minor stomach upset, but it is not classed as poisonous.

Is tagetes patula 'boy orange' safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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 tagetes patula 'boy orange' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tagetes patula 'Boy Orange' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full tagetes patula 'boy orange' 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.

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