Cats safety

Is Dill Safe for Cats?

Quick answer

ASPCA lists dill (Anethum graveolens) as non-toxic to cats and notes essential oils and dermatitis with prolonged contact. Avoid concentrated oil and contact a veterinarian if a skin reaction develops.

Dill houseplant

Is Dill safe for cats?

Safe

ASPCA lists dill (Anethum graveolens) as non-toxic to cats and notes essential oils and dermatitis with prolonged contact. Avoid concentrated oil and contact a veterinarian if a skin reaction develops.

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Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. If your cats ate Dill, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dill safe for cats?

ASPCA lists dill (Anethum graveolens) as non-toxic to cats and notes essential oils and dermatitis with prolonged contact. Avoid concentrated oil and contact a veterinarian if a skin reaction develops.

What should I do if my cats ate Dill?

Remove any remaining plant material, note how much was eaten, and contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately. Watch for: dermatitis with prolonged contact.

What are safer plant alternatives for cats?

Browse our verified list of plants safe for cats at /best-plants/plants-safe-for-cats/. Popular picks include spider plant, Boston fern, and areca palm for cat and dog households.

How this Dill profile is reviewed?

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Written by · Reviewed by LeafyPixels Review Board

This Dill plant profile was researched and written by . Care facts, watering ranges, light needs, and pet-safety notes for Dill are checked against multiple independent references before publication.

We prioritize sources that hold up under scrutiny:

  • University cooperative extension bulletins and fact sheets (Penn State, Clemson, UMD, NC State, and similar programs)
  • Botanical garden and horticultural society publications
  • Peer-reviewed plant science and veterinary toxicology references where pet safety matters (including ASPCA Animal Poison Control)
  • Established reference works on indoor plant culture

The LeafyPixels editorial team then reviews the draft for clarity, step-by-step usefulness, and fit with real apartment and home conditions-not ideal greenhouse setups. When guidance changes materially, we update the page and note the revision date.

Sources used

  1. ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Dill (n.d.) Dill’s non-toxic classification for cats and its prolonged-contact dermatitis note. [Online]. Available at: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/dill (Accessed: 1 March 2024).