Plant identifier for cats: is this plant toxic?
Our plant identifier for cats lets you identify a plant from a photo and see straight away whether it’s safe. The plant scanner matches your photo to the 69 plants in our list and shows how toxic it is and what to do.
Free photo scanner · Based on vet sources
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Scan a plant
- Fit the whole plant, or one clear leaf, in the frame
- Include the flowers if it has any
- Use daylight and hold the phone steady
Photos are checked, then deleted. We never store them.
Fit the whole plant, or one clear leaf, in the frame
Is the plant clear?
Sharp and well lit works best. If it’s blurry or too dark, take another.
Looking at your photo…
Matching it to 69 plants on our list.
Scanners can get it wrong, so check the name matches before relying on it. Not a diagnosis. If your cat is unwell, check the signs or see the emergency guide.
How the plant scanner works
- Take or upload a photo. Get the leaves, and the flowers if there are any, in good light.
- We match it to our list. The scanner only chooses from the plants in our toxic plant checker, so it never invents a plant or an answer.
- You see our verdict. Whether the plant is toxic to cats, and what to do, comes from our data, based on the ASPCA plant lists.
Is this plant poisonous to cats but not on our list? The scanner will say it’s not sure. Search the full checker by name, or ask your vet.
Plant identifier questions
How accurate is the plant identifier for cats?
It works best with a clear, well-lit photo of the leaves or flowers. Many plants look alike, so always check the name it gives you. If it isn’t sure, it says so and sends you to the full toxic plant checker.
Is this plant poisonous to cats if the scanner says it’s safe?
Non-toxic plants aren’t poisonous to cats, but eating a lot of any plant can cause a mild stomach upset. If you’re not certain the scanner named the right plant, treat it as unknown and ask your vet.
What if my cat already chewed the plant?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away and bring the plant or a photo. For lilies and other highly toxic plants, go to a vet now, even if your cat seems fine.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control, toxic and non-toxic plant lists. This tool gives general information and doesn’t replace advice from your vet.
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