Plant safety record
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Correctly identified Coriandrum sativum is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Chinese Parsley is only an alias for this governed record.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Coriandrum sativum as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Coriandrum sativum, the accepted species identified by Kew and ASPCA. Chinese Parsley is retained only as an alias and does not merge Cilantro with Parsley.
Governed aliases: Coriander, Chinese Parsley, Dhania.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Coriandrum sativum. The Chinese Parsley alias does not transfer this result to Petroselinum crispum or another parsley-named plant.
Safety classifications come from PawPlants' governed evidence record, not from a retailer or product label.
If exposure may have occurred
Remove loose plant material and prevent more chewing. Contact a veterinarian if symptoms persist, a large amount may have been eaten, another substance was involved, or the plant identity is uncertain.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — CilantroCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Coriandrum sativum.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Coriandrum sativumEvidence subject: Coriandrum sativum.