Pet safety
Is Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' toxic to dogs?
Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum'
No — polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; 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 cats and dogs. Polystichum is a true fern in the Dryopteridaceae family; ASPCA-listed Polystichum species (such as Western Sword Fern, Polystichum munitum, and Christmas Fern, Polystichum acrostichoides) are classified non-toxic with no toxic principle identified. Eating large amounts of fronds may still cause mild, passing stomach upset.
Is polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' toxic to dogs?
No — polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Polystichum is a true fern in the Dryopteridaceae family; ASPCA-listed Polystichum species (such as Western Sword Fern, Polystichum munitum, and Christmas Fern, Polystichum acrostichoides) are classified non-toxic with no toxic principle identified. Eating large amounts of fronds may still cause mild, passing stomach upset.
Is polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog 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 polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Polystichum setiferum 'Divisilobum' is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' pet-safety
- Is polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete polystichum setiferum 'divisilobum' care guide