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Pet safety reference

Blue Daisy

Felicia amelloides

Felicia amelloides is a charming, daisy-like flowering plant often grown as an annual or tender perennial. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts of plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.

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Light
Full sun
Habit
Mounding shrub
Care
Moderate

Safety status

Cats & Dogs

Generally safe

Consulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.

Catsconcern notes

Common signs

None expected, though large ingestions of fibrous plant matter may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

Generally safe. If your cat consumes a significant amount and shows signs of distress, contact your veterinarian.

Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

None expected, though large ingestions of fibrous plant matter may cause mild vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

Generally safe. If your dog consumes a significant amount and shows signs of distress, contact your veterinarian.

Bring it home

Blue Daisyis generally pet-safe in ordinary household exposure. If you’d like one for your space, here’s a starting point.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

toxicology · 99% reliability

Open source

Blue Daisy is listed as non-toxic to both cats and dogs.

Kew Plants of the World Online

botanical · 95% reliability

Open source

Accepted scientific name and distribution data for Felicia amelloides.

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