Sweet Alyssum

Sweet Alyssum (Alyssum spp.) is considered non-toxic to cats. It is classified as generally safe, meaning it is not expected to cause poisoning or serious harm if your cat nibbles on it.

Most cats will show no symptoms at all. If your cat eats a large amount, the fiber content of the plant material may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea, but this is typically self-limiting and not a sign of poisoning.

Small amounts are not expected to cause any issue. Problems, if they occur at all, are limited to mild digestive upset from eating a large quantity of plant material — not from any toxic compounds in the plant itself.

There is no need to panic; Sweet Alyssum is non-toxic to cats. Monitor your cat for mild GI signs like vomiting or loose stool if it ate a large amount, and contact your veterinarian if symptoms are persistent or your cat seems distressed.

Sweet Alyssum (Alyssum spp.) is considered non-toxic to dogs. It is classified as generally safe, meaning it poses no expected risk of poisoning if your dog nibbles on it.

Most dogs will experience no symptoms at all. If a dog eats a large amount of plant material, the fiber content may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea, but serious illness is not expected.

Small amounts are very unlikely to cause any problem. Digestive upset — if it occurs at all — is generally associated with eating a large quantity of plant material, and even then symptoms are expected to be mild and self-limiting.

A mouthful or two is not a cause for concern. Monitor your dog for vomiting or diarrhea, and if symptoms are persistent or your dog ate an unusually large amount, contact your veterinarian. Non-toxic does not mean unlimited quantities are fine — GI upset from excess fiber is still possible.