Plant safety record
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Prevent cats and dogs from accessing correctly identified Allium schoenoprasum. Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly after suspected exposure.
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Cats
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, as toxic to cats.
Dogs
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, as toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA classifies Allium schoenoprasum as toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Allium schoenoprasum, the accepted species identified by Kew and ASPCA. It remains a separate botanical record from Onion, Garlic, and other Allium species.
What the evidence supports
The toxic result is tied to Chives identified as Allium schoenoprasum. It is a species-specific record and does not replace exact identification of another Allium plant.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Prevent further access, retain a label or clear photo, and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for case-specific advice. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional directs it.
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Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — ChivesCat: Toxic; Dog: Toxic; subject: Allium schoenoprasum.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Allium schoenoprasumEvidence subject: Allium schoenoprasum.