Is Easter Orchid toxic to cats?
Easter Orchid (Cattleya mossiae) is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): both ASPCA entries for this scientific name list the plant as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Is an Easter orchid safe for cats?
Yes, for Cattleya mossiae: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Easter Orchid entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". The ASPCA Easter Cattleya entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".
Which plant does this Easter orchid verdict cover?
Cattleya mossiae. The Easter Orchid and Easter Cattleya entries both use that scientific name. Christmas orchid is Cattleya trianaei, as listed by the ASPCA. Orchid is a separate record. Those pages are not this verdict. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does either Easter orchid entry name a toxin or list horses?
The toxic-principles field on both entries reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored here as a toxin. The Easter Cattleya entry lists horses as well as cats and dogs. The Easter Orchid entry lists cats and dogs and does not list horses.
Is an Easter orchid safe for dogs?
Yes, for Cattleya mossiae: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Easter Orchid entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats". The ASPCA Easter Cattleya entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".