Plant safety record
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Correctly identified Lagerstroemia indica is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Crepe Myrtle is retained as a spelling alias for this record.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Lagerstroemia indica as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Lagerstroemia indica, the accepted species identified by Kew and ASPCA. The Crepe Myrtle spelling is retained only as a search alias for the same species.
Governed aliases: Crepe Myrtle.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Lagerstroemia indica. It does not create a genus-wide conclusion for every Lagerstroemia species or another plant called myrtle.
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 — Crape MyrtleCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Lagerstroemia indica.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Lagerstroemia indicaEvidence subject: Lagerstroemia indica.