Plant safety for cats
Is coriander (धनिया) safe for cats?
SafeListed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA
Yes — dhania (coriander) is safe for cats: ASPCA lists it non-toxic. Saunf (fennel) and dill are non-toxic too — but parsley, oregano, marjoram, lavender and chamomile are listed toxic.
Why safe: Listed non-toxic to cats by ASPCA.
- Name
- Corianderalso Dhania, Cilantro
- Hindi
- धनिया · dhania
- Botanical name
- Coriandrum sativum · Apiaceae
How to recognise it
- Soft, flat, lobed leaves with the familiar coriander smell
What to do
Listed non-toxic — no poisoning is expected.
- Any plant eaten in quantity can still cause a little vomiting or diarrhoea; call your vet if it keeps going.
- Pesticide or fertiliser on nursery plants is a separate risk: rinse new plants and keep fertiliser sticks out of the pot.
Where Indian cats meet it
Every kitchen garden and sabzi bag.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Cilantro (dhania)
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Fennel
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Dill
- ASPCA: Plants toxic and non-toxic to cats (full list)
Facts last checked
General information for cat parents, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. The facts come from ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline, International Cat Care, the Merck Veterinary Manual and the other sources listed on every page — and we say so when the evidence comes from dogs or people. If your cat may have eaten something harmful, call your vet.
