Plant safety record
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Correctly identified Thymus vulgaris is listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Confirm the identity before applying this result to a thyme-named plant.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Thyme, Thymus vulgaris, as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Thymus vulgaris as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew accepts that species identity.
Plant identity and scope
This record is limited to Thymus vulgaris, the accepted species identified by Kew and ASPCA. It does not include Spanish Thyme or another unrelated thyme-named plant.
Governed aliases: Common Thyme, Garden Thyme, German Thyme.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result is limited to Thymus vulgaris. It does not transfer to Spanish Thyme, concentrated products, or another plant sharing a thyme 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 — ThymeCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Thymus vulgaris.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — Thymus vulgarisEvidence subject: Thymus vulgaris.