Is Yellow Mountain Saxifrage toxic to cats?

No — yellow mountain saxifrage 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. Saxifraga species have no known toxic principles for cats, dogs, or horses; Saxifraga stolonifera is confirmed non-toxic by the ASPCA. Saxifraga aizoides is not individually listed by ASPCA, but belongs to the same genus and has no reported toxic compounds. Pet-safe classification is consistent with genus-level evidence.

Yes — the ASPCA lists yellow mountain saxifrage 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: Yellow Mountain Saxifrage is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow mountain saxifrage 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.