Is Blue Star Fern toxic to cats & dogs?
Phlebodium aureum
Blue Star Fern's toxicity isn't confirmed.
We couldn't confirm a verdict for Blue Star Fern on the lists we follow, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. Widely regarded as pet-friendly but not clearly listed under this name, so treat it cautiously around pets.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Blue Star Fern toxic to cats?
Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum) is on neither the toxic nor the non-toxic side of our records for cats, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. Widely regarded as pet-friendly but not clearly listed under this name, so treat it cautiously around pets. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet.
Is Blue Star Fern toxic to dogs?
Blue Star Fern is on neither the toxic nor the non-toxic side of our records for dogs, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Blue Star Fern?
Treat it as unconfirmed rather than safe: contact your vet, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, and tell them what was eaten. No plant list is a safety guarantee.
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Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet. This information is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet has ingested a plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.