Marjoram
Also known as Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is toxic to cats (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists gastrointestinal irritants, with vomiting and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists gastrointestinal irritants, with vomiting and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Vomiting and diarrhea
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens after Marjoram ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if vomiting or diarrhea persists or worsens after Marjoram ingestion.
FULL VERDICT →FAQ
Which plant does this marjoram verdict cover?
Origanum majorana. The ASPCA Marjoram entry gives that scientific name. Additional names are Knotted Marjoram and Pot Marjoram. The family is Lamiaceae. Oregano is Origanum vulgare hirtum. That page is not this verdict. Check the scientific name on the tag.
What signs does the Marjoram entry list?
The clinical-signs field reads "Vomiting and diarrhea". The toxic-principles field reads "Gastrointestinal irritants". The toxicity line reads "Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats". It does not list horses. Move the plant out of reach and contact your vet if signs persist or worsen.