Is Roses Toxic to Cats and Dogs? | Petybuzz

Non-toxic to cats. Roses are listed as non-toxic to pets by the ASPCA. Thorns can still hurt mouths and paws.

Non-toxic to dogs. Roses are listed as non-toxic to pets by the ASPCA. Thorns can still hurt mouths and paws.

Is Roses Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Rosa

Cats

🟢 Non-toxic

Dogs

🟢 Non-toxic

Short answer: Roses are listed as non-toxic to pets by the ASPCA. Thorns can still hurt mouths and paws.

Think your pet ate roses? call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs to watch for

None listed. Any plant can cause mild stomach upset if eaten, the ASPCA notes, so keep an eye on pets that chew plants.

Toxic principle: None listed.

The ASPCA lists roses among non-toxic flowers. Watch out for thorns and for pesticides or fertilizers used on garden roses.

The ASPCA lists roses as non-toxic. Eating a lot of any plant can still cause a mild upset stomach.

Last checked: 2026-11-11. General information, not veterinary advice.