Animal safety

Animal safety for garden plants

Which garden plants are suitable for dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, and other animals? The animal pages show at a glance which plants are considered suitable, where restrictions apply, and which species call for extra caution.

Many animals often avoid unsuitable plants on their own. Curiosity, forage shortage, or individual differences can still lead to problematic plant parts being eaten. The ratings are therefore intended as orientation for animal-friendly garden and pasture design.

Animals

Companion animals

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Plant Safety

Dog

Dogs usually do not eat plants as a main food, but they may nibble leaves, grasses, fruit, and twigs out of curiosity, play, or boredom. Puppies and young dogs in particular often explore with their mouths and may pick up unsuitable plant parts.

Suitable 107Restricted 36Critical 23
Likely suitable

Salad Burnet (Leaves, Flowers), Winter Savory (Leaves, Young shoots), Lemon Balm (Leaves, Young shoots), beet (Root), Watercress (Leaves, Young shoots), Wild Strawberry (Fruits, Leaves)

Critical / avoid

Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Sorrel (leaves, stems), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock), parsley (Plant as a whole), tarragon (Leaves, Young shoots), Lemon verbena (Leaves)

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Plant Safety

Cat

Cats are more sensitive to many plants than dogs. Although they are obligate carnivores, many cats regularly nibble grasses, leaves, or houseplants. Because small amounts of some plants can already be problematic, indoor and garden planting should be chosen carefully.

Suitable 91Restricted 31Critical 38
Likely suitable

Salad Burnet (Leaves, Flowers), Lemon Balm (Leaves, Young shoots), Winter Savory (Leaves, Young shoots), Wild Strawberry (Fruits, Leaves), Dill (Leaves, Seeds), Fennel (Bulb, Leaves)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant), Apricot (Stems, Leaves), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Sorrel (Leaves, Stems), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Leaf stalks), Oregano (Leaves, Flowers)

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Plant Safety

Rabbit

Rabbits feed mainly on plants and spend much of the day eating. Many rabbits avoid unsuitable plants, but new, unfamiliar, or especially attractive plants may still be sampled. In free-range areas, only suitable species should be easy to reach.

Suitable 97Restricted 33Critical 21
Likely suitable

cutting lettuce (Leaves), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Cichorium endivia (Leaves, Heart), Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers)

Critical / avoid

Welsh onion (Leaves, Stems), Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Bitter almonds, Leaves), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock)

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Plant Safety

Guinea pig

Guinea pigs are herbivores with sensitive digestion. They eat large amounts of plant food every day and should only have access to suitable plants. New forage plants should always be introduced gradually.

Suitable 104Restricted 32Critical 24
Likely suitable

Lacinato kale (Leaves, Young flower buds), Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Welsh onion (Leaves, Stems), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Bitter almonds, Leaves), Winter Heath Onion (Root fibers, dry leaf sheaths)

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Plant Safety

Hamster

In nature, hamsters eat seeds, herbs, grasses, and different plant parts. As curious foragers, they sometimes test unfamiliar plants. Because of their small body size, even small amounts of unsuitable plants can matter more than they would for larger animals.

Suitable 107Restricted 34Critical 27
Likely suitable

cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head), Salad Burnet (Leaves, Flowers), buck's-horn plantain (Leaves)

Critical / avoid

Welsh onion (Leaves, Stems), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Rhubarb (Blattspreiten, Wurzelstock), potato (Green parts of tuber, Sprouts), Winter Heath Onion (Root fibers, dry leaf sheaths)

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Plant Safety

Budgie

Budgies like to nibble leaves, herbs, seed heads, and young shoots. Many plants are not eaten deliberately, but they may be bitten while climbing and exploring. Aviaries and flight areas should therefore use only safe plants.

Suitable 86Restricted 34Critical 25
Likely suitable

cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head), buck's-horn plantain (Leaves)

Critical / avoid

Welsh onion (Leaves, Stems), Allium ursinum (All plant parts), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), parsley (Plants in the flowering stage, Seeds), Almond (Bitter almonds, Almond shells), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock)

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Animals

Farm animals

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Plant Safety

Horse

Horses recognize and often avoid many toxic plants on pasture. This natural selection is not always reliable. Forage shortage, overgrazing, young animals, or dried plant parts in hay can still lead to problematic plants being eaten.

Suitable 91Restricted 32Critical 27
Likely suitable

Salad Burnet (Leaves, Flowers), Lemon Balm (Leaves, Young shoots), Wild Strawberry (Fruits, Leaves), Dill (Leaves, Seeds), Fennel (Bulb, Leaves), Strawberry (Fruits)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (All plant parts), Apricot (Stems, Leaves), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Chives (Leaves, Flowers), Yarrow (Leaves, Flowers), Sorrel (leaves, stems)

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Plant Safety

Chicken

Chickens are curious omnivores and regularly peck at plants, fruit, seeds, and seedlings. Many unsuitable plants are avoided, but young birds or limited runs can still lead to problematic plant parts being eaten.

Suitable 104Restricted 36Critical 20
Likely suitable

Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Cichorium endivia (Leaves, Heart), Common chicory (whole plant, leaves), Fennel (Bulb, Leaves), soybean (cooked seeds)

Critical / avoid

Welsh onion (Leaves, Stems), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock), potato (Green parts of tuber, Sprouts), Winter Heath Onion (Root fibers, dry leaf sheaths), Common Walnut (Green fruit husks, Leaves)

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Plant Safety

Duck

Alongside animal food, ducks eat many aquatic and land plants. While dabbling and grazing, they consume different plant parts, so planting around runs and pond edges should be selected carefully.

Suitable 107Restricted 35Critical 27
Likely suitable

Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head), Salad Burnet (Leaves, Flowers), corn salad (Leaves, Flowers)

Critical / avoid

Almond (Bitter almond kernels, Leaves), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), potato (Green parts of tuber, Sprouts), Winter Heath Onion (Root fibers, dry leaf sheaths), Chives (Leaves, Flowers), Yarrow (Leaves, Flowers)

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Plant Safety

Goose

Geese are strongly plant-oriented feeders and spend many hours grazing. They eat large amounts of plant material and may also browse garden plants, perennials, or young woody plants, so plant safety is especially important.

Suitable 104Restricted 34Critical 31
Likely suitable

cutting lettuce (Leaves), corn salad (Leaves, Flowers), Komatsuna (Leaves, Stems), Savoy cabbage (Leaves, Head), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head)

Critical / avoid

Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Almond (Bitter almond kernels, Leaves), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, , Rhizome/Rootstock), potato (Green parts of tuber, Sprouts), Winter Heath Onion (Leaves, young shoots), Blackthorn (Leaves, Seeds)

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Plant Safety

Sheep

Sheep are mainly grazing animals and feed mostly on grasses and herbs. Many problematic plants are avoided, but forage shortage, high stocking density, or limited choice can still lead to unsuitable plants being eaten.

Suitable 99Restricted 32Critical 32
Likely suitable

Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant, especially bulbs and leaves), Apricot (Leaves, Stems), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Leaves, Stems), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock)

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Plant Safety

Goat

Goats are especially curious feeders and try many herbs, shrubs, leaves, and woody plants. They often reach plants that other farm animals cannot access easily, so potentially problematic plants should not be in their direct range.

Suitable 104Restricted 32Critical 27
Likely suitable

Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Sambucus (Leaves, Stems), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Leaves, Stems), potato (Green parts of tuber, Sprouts)

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Plant Safety

Cattle

Cattle eat large amounts of plant food and spend many hours grazing. On species-rich pasture, unsuitable plants are often avoided, but they can still be eaten during forage shortage or when preserved in feed.

Suitable 96Restricted 32Critical 36
Likely suitable

Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers), Butterhead lettuce (Leaves, Head)

Critical / avoid

Sambucus (Leaves, Stems), Allium ursinum (All parts of the plant), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Apricot (Leaves, Stems), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Bitter almonds, Leaves)

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Plant Safety

Pig

Pigs are intelligent, curious omnivores. They investigate their surroundings intensely and sample many reachable plants. In runs or gardens, they may therefore eat plants that other animals would ignore.

Suitable 98Restricted 34Critical 23
Likely suitable

Common chickweed (Young shoots, Leaves), cutting lettuce (Leaves), Arugula (Leaves, Flowers), Romaine lettuce (Leaves, Tender inner stalk), Radicchio (Leaves, Flowers), Dandelion (Leaves, Flowers)

Critical / avoid

Allium ursinum (Entire plant), Onion (Bulb, Green shoots), Mint (All parts, especially Pennyroyal mint, concentrated essential oils), Almond (Bitter almonds, Leaves), Rhubarb (Leaf blades, Rhizome/Rootstock), Blackthorn (Leaves, Seeds)

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The full list remains filterable by animal, status, risk, urgency, and evidence.

180 Plants

Acorn Squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest September - November

Animal safety

Acorn Squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Allium plant card: Bulb and tuber vegetables, Amaryllis family, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

Allium

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Allium ramosum plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Allium ramosum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownemergency vet immediately

Critical: Cat

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Allium ursinum plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest March - May

Animal safety

Allium ursinum

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5emergency vet immediately

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Almond plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Almond

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownemergency vet immediately

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Budgie, Duck, Goose

Restricted: Dog, Horse, Chicken

Likely safer: Hamster

Apple plant card: Fruit, Rose family, full sun

Animal safety

Apple

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk 3 / 5emergency vet immediately

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Likely safer: Horse

Apricot plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - August

Animal safety

Apricot

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5emergency vet immediately

Critical: Cat, Horse, Sheep, Cattle

Restricted: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Aronia plant card: Woody plants, Rose family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Aronia

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Arugula plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Arugula

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownusually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Asian pear plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Asian pear

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Asimina triloba plant card: Fruit, Annonaceae, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

Asimina triloba

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Asparagus plant card: Vegetables, Asparagus family, Harvest April - June

Animal safety

Asparagus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Budgie, Horse

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Chicken

Barbarea vulgaris plant card: Leafy vegetables, Brassicaceae, sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Barbarea vulgaris

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat

Likely safer: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Chicken, Duck

basil plant card: Woody plants, Lamiaceae, warm, sunny, sheltered

Animal safety

basil

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Cat, Sheep

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

beet plant card: Vegetables, Amaranthaceae, Harvest June - November

Animal safety

beet

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Bilberry plant card: Fruit, Heathers, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Bilberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Blackthorn plant card: Woody plants, Rose family, Harvest October - December

Animal safety

Blackthorn

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Chicken

Likely safer: Dog, Duck

Bok choy plant card: Vegetables, Cabbage family, Harvest May - July, September - November

Animal safety

Bok choy

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
borage plant card: Herbs, borage family, Harvest May - September

Animal safety

borage

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Duck

broad bean plant card: Vegetables, legumes, Harvest May - August

Animal safety

broad bean

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Likely safer: Dog, Sheep, Goat, Cattle, Pig

broccoli plant card: Vegetables, mustard family, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

broccoli

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Brussels sprouts plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

Brussels sprouts

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

buck's-horn plantain plant card: Vegetables, Plantain family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

buck's-horn plantain

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Butterhead lettuce plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Butterhead lettuce

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

butternut squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Sunny to partially shaded

Animal safety

butternut squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
cardoon plant card: Vegetables, daisy family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

cardoon

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Chicken

cauliflower plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest June - November

Animal safety

cauliflower

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

celeriac plant card: Vegetables, Carrot family, Harvest August - November

Animal safety

celeriac

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

celery plant card: Vegetables, Carrot family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

celery

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Chaenomeles plant card: Ornamentals, Rose family, full sun

Animal safety

Chaenomeles

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Sheep

Restricted: Budgie

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Chayote plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Full sun

Animal safety

Chayote

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownusually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Cherry plum plant card: Fruit shrub/tree, Rose family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Cherry plum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Chickpea plant card: Vegetables, Legume family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Chickpea

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
chili pepper plant card: Vegetables, Nightshade family, full sun, warm, sheltered

Animal safety

chili pepper

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Restricted: Dog, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Sheep, Goat

Chives plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest April - November

Animal safety

Chives

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Choy Sum plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest May - November

Animal safety

Choy Sum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Cichorium endivia plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Full sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Cichorium endivia

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownusually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Cochlearia plant card: Mustard family, Harvest March - May, September - November, Direct sowing March - April, August

Animal safety

Cochlearia

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownunknown

Critical: Sheep, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Common bean plant card: Vegetables, Pea family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Common bean

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Likely safer: Chicken, Pig

Common chickweed plant card: Wild plants, Pink family, Harvest March - November

Animal safety

Common chickweed

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Common chicory plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Common chicory

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Common Fig plant card: Fruit, Mulberry family, Harvest August - November

Animal safety

Common Fig

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownunknown

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Common Hazel plant card: Nuts, Birch family, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

Common Hazel

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Common Purslane plant card: Vegetables, Purslanes, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Common Purslane

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

common sage plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

common sage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Goose, Sheep, Goat, Cattle, Pig

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Common Walnut plant card: Nuts, Walnut family, full sun

Animal safety

Common Walnut

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Budgie, Horse

Likely safer: Hamster

Coriander plant card: Herbs, Carrot family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Coriander

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

corn salad plant card: Vegetables, Honeysuckle family, Harvest January - April, September - December

Animal safety

corn salad

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Cornelian cherry plant card: Nuts, Dogwood family, Harvest August - September

Animal safety

Cornelian cherry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken, Duck

Likely safer: Dog

Crambe plant card: Vegetables, Brassicaceae, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Crambe

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Cucumber plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Cucumber

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk 3 / 5unknown

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Horse

Likely safer: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Budgie, Chicken, Duck, Goose

Curry plant plant card: Herbs, Aster family, Harvest January - December

Animal safety

Curry plant

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownobserve

Critical: Cat, Duck, Goose, Sheep, Goat, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

cutting lettuce plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

cutting lettuce

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownusually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Cynara scolymus plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Cynara scolymus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Damson plum plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Damson plum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Hamster, Horse, Chicken

Dandelion plant card: Wild plants, Aster family, Harvest March - October

Animal safety

Dandelion

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownusually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Daucus carota plant card: Vegetables, Apiaceae, full sun

Animal safety

Daucus carota

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownobserve

Restricted: Rabbit

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Dill plant card: Herbs, Celery family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Dill

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk 1 / 5observe

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Eggplant plant card: Vegetables, Nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Eggplant

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

European Plum plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

European Plum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Fennel plant card: Vegetables, Carrot family, Harvest July - November

Animal safety

Fennel

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk 2 / 5observe

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

garden chervil plant card: Herbs, Carrot family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

garden chervil

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Garden cress plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest January - December

Animal safety

Garden cress

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken, Duck

Garden Orache plant card: Vegetables, Amaranth family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Garden Orache

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Garlic plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllidaceae, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Garlic

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Goji Berry plant card: Fruit, Nightshades, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Goji Berry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Good King Henry plant card: Vegetables, Amaranths, Harvest April - August

Animal safety

Good King Henry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Likely safer: Rabbit, Guinea pig

gooseberry plant card: Fruit, Gooseberry family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

gooseberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Greengage plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest August - September

Animal safety

Greengage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Ground elder plant card: Wild herbs, Carrot family, Harvest March - October

Animal safety

Ground elder

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Ground Ivy plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest March - October

Animal safety

Ground Ivy

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

hardy kiwi plant card: Fruit, Kiwifruit family, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

hardy kiwi

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Honeyberry plant card: Fruit, Honeysuckle family, Harvest May - June

Animal safety

Honeyberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Horseradish plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest January - March, October - December

Animal safety

Horseradish

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownobserve

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Restricted: Pig

Likely safer: Guinea pig, Hamster, Sheep, Goat, Cattle

Hyssop plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest June - September

Animal safety

Hyssop

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownunknown

Critical: Hamster, Chicken, Duck, Goose, Pig

Likely safer: Dog

iceberg lettuce plant card: Aster family, Harvest June - October, Direct sowing April - July

Animal safety

iceberg lettuce

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Jerusalem artichoke plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest January - March, October - December

Animal safety

Jerusalem artichoke

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Jostaberry plant card: Fruit, Gooseberry family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Jostaberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

kale plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest January - February, October - December

Animal safety

kale

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Kiwi plant card: Fruit, Kiwifruit family, Harvest October - November

Animal safety

Kiwi

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownunknown

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

kohlrabi plant card: Vegetables, Cabbage family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

kohlrabi

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Komatsuna plant card: Vegetables, Cabbage family, Harvest May - November

Animal safety

Komatsuna

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Lacinato kale plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest January - February, August - December

Animal safety

Lacinato kale

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Lavandula plant card: Ornamentals, Lamiaceae, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Lavandula

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

leaf mustard plant card: Mustard family, sun to partial shade, Harvest May - June, September - November

Animal safety

leaf mustard

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Chicken, Duck

Leafy Goosefoot plant card: Vegetables, Amaranth family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Leafy Goosefoot

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Lemon Balm plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

Lemon Balm

Most listed animal entries are assessed as low concern; quantity, plant parts, and individual risk factors still matter.

suitableRisk 1 / 5usually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Lemon verbena plant card: Herbs, Verbena family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Lemon verbena

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Chicken

Lentil plant card: Legumes, Pea family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Lentil

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Levisticum officinale plant card: Herbs, Apiaceae, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Levisticum officinale

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

marjoram plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest June - September

Animal safety

marjoram

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
May turnip plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

May turnip

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Medlar plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest October - November

Animal safety

Medlar

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum plant card: Woody plants, Aizoaceae, full sun and warm

Animal safety

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Duck

Mint plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Mint

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Sheep

Restricted: Dog, Budgie, Chicken, Duck, Goose

Mirabelle plum plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - August

Animal safety

Mirabelle plum

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Mizuna plant card: Leafy vegetables, Mustard family, Sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Mizuna

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Mulberry plant card: Fruit, Mulberry family, Harvest June - September

Animal safety

Mulberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Musk squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourds, Harvest September - November

Animal safety

Musk squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Muskmelon plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Muskmelon

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk 3 / 5unknown

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Napa cabbage plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest September - November

Animal safety

Napa cabbage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

New Zealand spinach plant card: Vegetables, Fig-marigold family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

New Zealand spinach

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownobserve

Critical: Cat, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Okra plant card: Vegetables, Mallows, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Okra

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownobserve

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Onion plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Onion

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Oregano plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Oregano

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Likely safer: Goat

parsley plant card: Herbs, celery family, Harvest May - November

Animal safety

parsley

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Budgie, Horse

Likely safer: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Chicken, Duck, Goose

Parsnip plant card: Vegetables, Carrot family, Harvest January - February, October - December

Animal safety

Parsnip

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Horse, Duck, Goose, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

pattypan squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

pattypan squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Pea plant card: Vegetables, Legumes, Harvest June - September

Animal safety

Pea

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Peach plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Peach

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk 3 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

peanut plant card: Vegetables, Legumes, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

peanut

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Critical: Guinea pig, Goose

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Pepino plant card: Fruit vegetables, Nightshades, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Pepino

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Pepper plant card: Vegetables, Nightshades, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Pepper

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Physalis peruviana plant card: Fruit, Nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Physalis peruviana

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Cat

Restricted: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Physalis pruinosa plant card: Vegetables, Nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Physalis pruinosa

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownemergency vet immediately

Critical: Horse, Goose, Goat, Cattle

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

pointed cabbage plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

pointed cabbage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

potato plant card: Vegetables, nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

potato

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Restricted: Guinea pig

Likely safer: Pig

Pyrus communis plant card: Fruit, Rose family, sunny, warm, airy

Animal safety

Pyrus communis

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Quince plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest September - November

Animal safety

Quince

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Radicchio plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest January, August - December

Animal safety

Radicchio

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Radish plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest April - November

Animal safety

Radish

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Radish plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Full sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Radish

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Raspberry plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Raspberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

red cabbage plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest July - November

Animal safety

red cabbage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

red kuri squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest September - November

Animal safety

red kuri squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownobserve

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Rhubarb plant card: Vegetables, Buckwheat family, Harvest April - June

Animal safety

Rhubarb

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Ribes plant card: Fruit, Gooseberry family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Ribes

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Romaine lettuce plant card: Vegetables, Daisy family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Romaine lettuce

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Romanesco broccoli plant card: Vegetables, Mustards, Harvest August - November

Animal safety

Romanesco broccoli

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Root Parsley plant card: Vegetables, Umbellifers, Harvest September - December

Animal safety

Root Parsley

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Rosmarinus tomentosus plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest January - December

Animal safety

Rosmarinus tomentosus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Pig

Likely safer: Dog, Chicken, Duck, Goose

Rubus plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Rubus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Runner bean plant card: Vegetables, Legumes, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Runner bean

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Duck

Likely safer: Dog

Rutabaga plant card: Vegetables, Cabbage family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Rutabaga

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse

Salad Burnet plant card: Herbs, Rose family, Harvest January - December

Animal safety

Salad Burnet

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Salsify plant card: Vegetables, Daisy family, Harvest January - February, October - December

Animal safety

Salsify

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sambucus plant card: Woody plants, Moschatel family, Harvest July - September

Animal safety

Sambucus

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5emergency vet immediately

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Satureja plant card: Herbs, Lamiaceae, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Satureja

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Savoy cabbage plant card: Vegetables, Cabbage family, Harvest July - November

Animal safety

Savoy cabbage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Scorzonera plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Full sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Scorzonera

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Sea Buckthorn plant card: Fruit, Oleaster family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Sea Buckthorn

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sedum rupestre plant card: Stonecrop family, Harvest April - October, Direct sowing March - May

Animal safety

Sedum rupestre

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

Serviceberry plant card: Woody plants, Rose family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

Serviceberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if ingested

Critical: Cattle

Restricted: Cat, Rabbit, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Likely safer: Dog, Guinea pig, Horse, Duck, Goose, Sheep

Shallot plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest July - August

Animal safety

Shallot

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Skirret plant card: Vegetables, Carrot family, Harvest January - February, October - December

Animal safety

Skirret

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sorbus domestica plant card: Woody plants, Rose family, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

Sorbus domestica

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Budgie, Duck, Goose, Sheep, Goat, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Chicken

Sorrel plant card: Vegetables, Knotweed family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Sorrel

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sour cherry plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Sunny to partial shade

Animal safety

Sour cherry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownemergency vet immediately

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

soybean plant card: Legumes, legume family, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

soybean

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Spaghetti squash plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Spaghetti squash

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Spinach plant card: Vegetables, Amaranth family, Harvest April - December

Animal safety

Spinach

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Stielmus plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Stielmus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Strawberry plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

Strawberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk 2 / 5unknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Horse, Chicken, Duck

Sugarloaf Chicory plant card: Vegetables, Aster family, Harvest September - December

Animal safety

Sugarloaf Chicory

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Hamster, Chicken, Duck, Goose

sweet cherry plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Harvest June - August

Animal safety

sweet cherry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk 3 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sweet Chestnut plant card: Tree fruit, Beech family, Full sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Sweet Chestnut

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Sweet corn plant card: Vegetables, Grasses, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

Sweet corn

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

sweet potato plant card: Vegetables, morning glory, Harvest September - October

Animal safety

sweet potato

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

sweet woodruff plant card: Madder family, Harvest April - May, Direct sowing March - April, September - October

Animal safety

sweet woodruff

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
Swiss Chard plant card: Vegetables, Amaranth family, Harvest May - November

Animal safety

Swiss Chard

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknownunknown
table grape plant card: Fruit, Grape family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

table grape

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5emergency vet immediately

Critical: Dog, Cat

Likely safer: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

tarragon plant card: Herbs, Daisy family, Harvest May - October

Animal safety

tarragon

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Tatsoi plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest April - November

Animal safety

Tatsoi

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Thymus plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest May - September

Animal safety

Thymus

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Tiger Nut plant card: Vegetables, Sedges, Harvest October - November

Animal safety

Tiger Nut

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Tomatillo plant card: Vegetables, Nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

Tomatillo

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

tomato plant card: Fruit vegetables, nightshade family, Harvest July - October

Animal safety

tomato

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Cattle

Restricted: Dog, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Likely safer: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Duck, Goose

Tree spinach plant card: Leafy vegetables, Amaranth family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Tree spinach

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Duck

Likely safer: Dog, Chicken

Urtica plant card: Wild herbs, Nettle family, Harvest March - September

Animal safety

Urtica

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknownunknown

Critical: Dog

Likely safer: Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Horse, Chicken

Watercress plant card: Herbs, Mustard family, Harvest April - October

Animal safety

Watercress

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse, Chicken

watermelon plant card: Fruit, Gourd family, Harvest August - October

Animal safety

watermelon

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

selected parts onlyRisk unknownobserve

Restricted: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Welsh onion plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest January - December

Animal safety

Welsh onion

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5emergency vet immediately

Critical: Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Likely safer: Dog, Horse, Duck, Goose, Sheep, Goat

White Cabbage plant card: Vegetables, Mustard family, Harvest July - November

Animal safety

White Cabbage

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Wild Strawberry plant card: Fruit, Rose family, Full sun to partial shade

Animal safety

Wild Strawberry

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk 1 / 5usually no action needed

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Winter Heath Onion plant card: Vegetables, Amaryllis family, Harvest March - November

Animal safety

Winter Heath Onion

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

winter purslane plant card: Vegetables, Montiaceae, Harvest January - March, October - December

Animal safety

winter purslane

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Winter Savory plant card: Herbs, Mint family, Harvest March - December

Animal safety

Winter Savory

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

do not feedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Critical: Sheep, Cattle

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie, Chicken

Yarrow plant card: Ornamentals, Aster family, Harvest May - September

Animal safety

Yarrow

Some animal entries indicate relevant risk; check the species-specific profiles before feeding or allowing access.

toxicRisk 4 / 5contact a vet if ingested

Critical: Dog, Cat, Hamster, Horse, Duck, Goose

Zingiber plant card: Herbs, Ginger family, Harvest October - December

Animal safety

Zingiber

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

moderation onlyRisk unknownobserve

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Budgie

Zucchini plant card: Vegetables, Gourd family, Harvest June - October

Animal safety

Zucchini

Evidence varies by animal; unknown entries should be reviewed before feeding or allowing access.

not establishedRisk unknowncontact a vet if symptoms appear

Likely safer: Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Guinea pig, Hamster, Horse

FAQ

Animal-safety FAQ

How should I use the animal-safety data?

Filter by animal, status, risk, and urgency, then open the plant profile for plant-part details and notes.

Which animals are covered?

The overview covers pets and farm animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats.

Why are some ratings unclear?

Unclear means the public evidence for that plant-animal combination is not strong enough.