PlantLegitIs African violet safe for cats, dogs and kids?
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Yes for dogs and cats, on our sources.
- DogsNon-toxic per ASPCA
- CatsNon-toxic per ASPCA
- KidsNot on NC Poison Control's list (not a safety rating)
Sources (3)
- Cite as: Hardin, J.W., C.F. Brownie, and A. Krings. 2018-present. Plants poisonous to livestock and pets in North Carolina, 2.0. North Carolina State University, Raleigh. http://herbarium.ncsu.edu/poisonous/ (accessed 2026-10-24)
- See also: ASPCA entry for African Violet
- Poison Help line 1-800-222-1222 – HRSA – U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration
Think someone ate part of a plant?
- Child or adult: call Poison Help 1-800-222-1222 (free, confidential, 24/7; HRSA Poison Help).
- Dog or cat: call your veterinarian, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 (24/7; a fee may apply; ASPCA).
- Trouble breathing, seizures or collapse: call 911.
Details
NC State: not in NC State's Plants Poisonous to Livestock and Pets. That list is not complete, so we rely on the ASPCA cross-check below.
ASPCA cross-check: ASPCA lists it (African Violet) as non-toxic to dogs and non-toxic to cats. See ASPCA
Kids: not on NC Poison Control's list of poisonous plants. That list is not complete. Young children should not eat any houseplant.
"Non-toxic" means not poisonous, not edible. Eating any plant can upset a pet's stomach.
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We summarize published sources in our own words. Not medical or veterinary advice. Checked 2026-10-24.