Plant safety record
Rabbit's Foot Fern
Davallia spp.
Davallia spp. is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs within this exact governed genus scope.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
Rabbit's Foot Fern is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Rabbit's Foot Fern is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Quick answer
A correctly identified Davallia Rabbit's Foot Fern is not expected to poison a cat or dog, though chewing plant material can still cause mild stomach upset.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Davallia spp.
Also called: Hare Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern, Deer Foot Fern, Ball Fern
This is a Davallia genus-scope record; it is not a guarantee about every retail plant sold under a foot-fern common name.
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats and dogs: Rabbit's Foot Fern is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible or risk-free.
What non-toxic means
The exact ASPCA-listed Davallia genus scope is non-toxic; ingestion can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access after chewing and monitor your pet. Contact a veterinarian for concerning or persistent symptoms.
Prevention and placement
Keep rhizomes and fronds out of repeated chewing reach.
Evidence scope
Do not extend this conclusion to Humata or other foot-fern identities.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant databaseClassification and clinical information for the governed identity.
- Wikimedia Commons — Davallia fejeensis (Washington DC).jpgImage source, creator, and license provenance.
Practical next steps
Plan around this plant
These guides help with household setup. They do not change this plant’s toxicity conclusion or replace veterinary advice.