Is Tagetes patula 'Janie Bright Yellow' toxic to cats?

No — tagetes patula 'janie bright yellow' 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. The sap can occasionally cause mild skin irritation and eating large quantities may upset the stomach, but the plant is not considered poisonous.

Yes — the ASPCA lists tagetes patula 'janie bright yellow' 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: Tagetes patula 'Janie Bright Yellow' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full tagetes patula 'janie bright yellow' 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.