Is West Indian Gherkin toxic to cats?

No — west indian gherkin 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. Cucumis anguria is a culinary cucurbit with no known toxic principles. Not individually assessed by ASPCA, but the Cucurbitaceae family has no significant toxicity to dogs or cats at culinary quantities; extremely bitter (cucurbitacin-high) fruits can cause GI upset but commercially grown varieties are selected for low bitterness.

Yes — the ASPCA lists west indian gherkin 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: West Indian Gherkin is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full west indian gherkin 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.