Is Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) Safe for Pets?

Q: Is Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) safe for Dogs?

No, Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) is toxic to Dogs and should never be given to them. Feathery leaf-like branches. The red berries contain toxic sapogenins that induce persistent vomiting and diarrhea, and skin exposure causes dermatitis.

Q: Is Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) safe for Cats?

No, Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) is toxic to Cats and should never be given to them. Feathery leaf-like branches. The red berries contain toxic sapogenins that induce persistent vomiting and diarrhea, and skin exposure causes dermatitis.

Q: Is Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) safe for Rabbits?

No, Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) is toxic to Rabbits and should never be given to them. Feathery leaf-like branches. The red berries contain toxic sapogenins that induce persistent vomiting and diarrhea, and skin exposure causes dermatitis.

Q: Is Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) safe for Birds?

Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern) calls for caution around Birds. Feathery leaf-like branches. The red berries contain toxic sapogenins that induce persistent vomiting and diarrhea, and skin exposure causes dermatitis.

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Caution Needed

Asparagus Fern (Emerald Fern)

Asparagus aethiopicus

Safety by Pet

🐶 DogsToxic ✕

🐱 CatsToxic ✕

🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕

🐦 BirdsCaution ⚠

Feathery leaf-like branches. The red berries contain toxic sapogenins that induce persistent vomiting and diarrhea, and skin exposure causes dermatitis.

Risk by Plant Part

🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact

Berries (red)

High Risk

Leaves/Stems

Caution

Symptoms

Allergic dermatitisvomitingdiarrheaabdominal pain