Plants / Thyme / cats

Is thyme toxic to cats?

Thyme is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Thymus vulgaris as safe for cats, dogs, and horses with no toxic principle on record — a kitchen herb that can sit on a cat-height windowsill.

  • TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
  • WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
  • CALL THE VETSee a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
S0S1S2S3S4

Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL
1
No action needed. Thyme is safe to keep around cats.
2
When to call the vet: See a vet only if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 4–7 days
Humiditylow
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