Is Button Fern toxic to cats & dogs?
Pellaea rotundifolia
Our records list Button Fern as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Matched to its entry on the ASPCA's published list on September 9, 2026. Button fern is recorded as non-toxic to dogs and cats.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Button Fern toxic to cats?
Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) is recorded as non-toxic to cats in our plant records. Button fern is recorded as non-toxic to dogs and cats. 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 the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
Is Button Fern toxic to dogs?
Button Fern is recorded as non-toxic to dogs in our plant records. 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 the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Button Fern?
Even a plant recorded as non-toxic can upset a stomach if it's eaten. If your pet seems unwell, contact your vet. 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 the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, 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.