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Is Asparagus Fern (Asparagus) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Asparagus Fern is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
Who Safety
🐱 CatsToxic · Mildly toxic
🐶 DogsToxic · Mildly toxic
🧑 Humans✅ Safe

Symptoms in pets

If a cat or dog chews or ingests Asparagus Fern, reported signs include:

Most affected parts: berries.

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Which Asparagus Fern plants does this cover?

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 ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.

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