Boston Fern

Not listed does not mean safe.

Homer Edward Price · CC BY 2.0 · Photo source · shows: Nephrolepis exaltata

Nephrolepis exalta bostoniensis

Family: Dryopteridaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats✓ Non-toxic 🐶 Dogs✓ Non-toxic

Each tile reflects collected claims for that animal. Missing animals are listed below.

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict and evidence
Companion mammals
🐱 Cats	Cats: ✓ Non-toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ✓ Non-toxic Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats Read original source
🐶 Dogs	Dogs: ✓ Non-toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ✓ Non-toxic Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats Read original source

No reliable data for 21 animals

No reliable data for: Horses, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-26. Source access dates and limitations.