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Is Asparagus Fern (Asparagus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
📷 monkeyjodey · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
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Asparagus Fern is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Mildly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Mildly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Safe |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Asparagus Fern, reported signs include:
- GI irritation from berries
- vomiting
Most affected parts: berries.
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This applies across the Asparagus genus, including: Asparagus densiflorus.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Asparagus Fern, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.