Plant safety record
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Prevent cats and dogs from accessing correctly identified Digitalis purpurea. Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly after suspected exposure.
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Cats
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, as toxic to cats.
Dogs
TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, as toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA classifies Digitalis purpurea as toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Digitalis purpurea, the accepted species identified by Kew. The toxic classification is not generalized to every Digitalis taxon or to unrelated plants with foxglove-like common names.
Governed aliases: Common Foxglove.
What the evidence supports
The toxic result is limited to Foxglove identified as Digitalis purpurea. It does not rely on appearance alone and is not a classification for an unidentified garden 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.
Open PawPlants emergency guidance for immediate next steps and contact options.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — FoxgloveCat: Toxic; Dog: Toxic; subject: Digitalis purpurea.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Digitalis purpureaEvidence subject: Digitalis purpurea.