Is Parsley Toxic to Pets?
Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Petroselinum crispum
- Toxic compound
- Furanocoumarins
- Toxic parts
- All parts in large amounts
- Also known as
- garden parsley
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool or diarrhea
What to do
If your cat ate parsley
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate parsley
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate parsley
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
A garnish-sized bit is fine, but eating large amounts can cause skin sensitivity to sunlight.
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Frequently asked questions
Is parsley toxic to cats?
Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Is parsley toxic to dogs?
Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Is parsley toxic to horses?
Yes — parsley is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include mild vomiting, soft stool or diarrhea.
Which parts of parsley are toxic?
All parts in large amounts.
What makes parsley toxic?
Furanocoumarins.
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