Chives

Not listed does not mean safe.

Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · shows: Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

Family: Amaryllidaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐶 Dogs⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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🐴 Horses⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐹 Guinea pigs⚠ ToxicOxbow: on the "never feed" list

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict	Basis	Plant parts	Sources	Evidence link
Companion mammals
Cats	Cats: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Dogs	Dogs: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Horses & livestock
Horses	Horses: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Small mammals
Guinea pigs	Guinea pigs: ⚠ Toxic	Oxbow: on the "never feed" list	Not specified	Oxbow Animal Health Veterinary reference	evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Oxbow Animal Health — Foods Guinea Pigs Should Never Eat — Guinea pigs

veterinary-reference

Oxbow: on the "never feed" list · Oxbow Animal Health "foods guinea pigs should never eat" (veterinary-reviewed article from a pet-food maker, not a poison-control centre).

Allium spp of plants include garlic, onions, chives, and leeks with garlic and onions being most reported for toxicosis.

Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated September 5, 2025)

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 19 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: N-propyl disulfide Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Vomiting, breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), blood in urine, weakness, high heart rate, panting. Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.