Is Cats Safe?

Is Cilantro Safe for Cats?

Safe for cats

Yes — Cilantro is considered safe for cats in normal amounts.

Cilantro
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

Cilantro is considered safe / non-toxic to cats by ASPCA Animal Poison Control. As always, introduce anything new in moderation.

Scientific nameCoriandrum sativum
FamilyApiaceae
CategoryPlants
Also known asCoriander, Chinese Parsley, Dhania

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Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control ↗

Frequently asked questions

Can cats have Cilantro?

Cilantro is considered non-toxic to cats in normal small amounts by ASPCA Animal Poison Control. It's still not a replacement for proper cat food.

What should I do if my cat ate Cilantro?

Large amounts of any new food can upset a cat's stomach — watch for vomiting or diarrhea and call your vet if it persists.