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Spider Plant

Not listed does not mean safe.

Spider Plant — Chlorophytum comosum

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Chlorophytum comosum

Also known as: Ribbon Plant, Anthericum, Spider Ivy

Family: Asparagaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⇄ Conflicting sourcesMerck Veterinary Manual — Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals
🐶 Dogs✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
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Evidence by animal

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Companion mammals
CatsCats: ⇄ Conflicting sources

Sources disagree — we show both, not a verdict.

Not specified
Merck Veterinary Manual Veterinary reference
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
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DogsDogs: ✓ Non-toxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
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Source excerpts

Merck Veterinary Manual — Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals — Cats

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Merck row: Chlorophytum spp. Merck reports mild signs in cats; the ASPCA lists the plant as non-toxic to cats — shown as a disagreement between sources.

Vomiting, salivation, retching, and transient anorexia occur in cats within hours of ingestion. Deaths and diarrhea not reported.

Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated Sept 2024 (full review Nov 2023))

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ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs

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Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats

Source checked 2026-10-26

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 21 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Horses, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, 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: Not provided Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

More from veterinary sources

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-26. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

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