Is Nettle toxic to cats?

Yes. Nettle is toxic to cats (mildly toxic). Signs can include mouth pain, skin irritation.

Is Nettle toxic to dogs?

Yes. Nettle is toxic to dogs (mildly toxic).

What are the symptoms of Nettle poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include mouth pain, skin irritation. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Nettle (Urtica) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Nettle is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Mildly toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Toxic · Mildly toxic
🐶 Dogs	Toxic · Mildly toxic
🧑 Humans	Toxic · Mildly toxic

Symptoms in pets

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

mouth pain
skin irritation

Most affected parts: leaves, stems (fresh).

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Which Nettle plants does this cover?

This applies across the Urtica genus (11 species in our database), including: Urtica alata, Urtica ardens, Urtica aspera, Urtica atrichocaulis, Urtica atrovirens, Urtica australis, Urtica berteroana, Urtica bianorii, Urtica cannabina, Urtica chamaedryoides, Urtica dioica.

⚕️ Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Nettle, contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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