Plant safety record
Zinnia
Zinnia spp.
Correctly identified plants within the Zinnia genus are listed non-toxic to cats and dogs by ASPCA. Confirm the genus before relying on this result.
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Cats
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Zinnia species as non-toxic to cats.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
ASPCA classifies Zinnia species as non-toxic to dogs.
Quick answer
ASPCA lists Zinnia species as non-toxic to cats and dogs, and Kew recognizes Zinnia as an accepted botanical genus.
Plant identity and scope
This record uses the genus-level scope Zinnia spp. because ASPCA expressly publishes its non-toxic classification for Zinnia species. Kew accepts Zinnia as a botanical genus; the record does not extend beyond that genus.
What the evidence supports
The non-toxic result follows ASPCA's explicit Zinnia species scope and is limited to the accepted Zinnia genus. It is not a conclusion about every plant in the wider Asteraceae family.
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.
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Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — ZinniaCat: Non-toxic; Dog: Non-toxic; subject: Zinnia species.
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online — ZinniaEvidence subject: Zinnia — accepted genus.