Plant safety record
Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Correctly identified Calendula officinalis is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. This does not establish a result for every marigold-named plant.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Garden Marigold, Calendula officinalis, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Garden Marigold, Calendula officinalis, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Calendula officinalis, also called Garden or Pot Marigold, as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Kew accepts the same species.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Calendula officinalis, the species accepted by Kew and identified by ASPCA as Garden Marigold. It does not create a conclusion for Tagetes species or every plant called marigold.
Governed aliases: Garden Marigold, Marigold, Mary Bud, Gold Bloom.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Calendula officinalis. It is not broadened to Tagetes species or another unrelated plant that shares the marigold common name.
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 — Garden MarigoldCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Calendula officinalis.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Calendula officinalisEvidence subject: Calendula officinalis.