Plant safety record
Common Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Correctly identified Antirrhinum majus is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Confirm the scientific identity before applying this result to another snapdragon-named plant.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Common Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Common Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Common Snapdragon under Antirrhinum majus as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Antirrhinum majus, the accepted species identified by Kew. The common name Snapdragon can be used loosely in horticulture, so the scientific identity controls this PawPlants conclusion.
Governed aliases: Garden Snapdragon, Snapdragon.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Common Snapdragon identified as Antirrhinum majus. It does not transfer by common-name resemblance to another plant or to an unidentified garden specimen.
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 — Common SnapdragonCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Antirrhinum majus.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Antirrhinum majusEvidence subject: Antirrhinum majus.