Nerve Plant

No, Nerve Plant (Fittonia albivenis) is considered non-toxic to cats. The ASPCA categorizes it as generally safe, meaning no toxic compounds are expected to cause harm if your cat chews on the leaves.

No symptoms are expected from small nibbles. If your cat eats a significant amount of the fibrous leaves, mild vomiting or diarrhea is possible simply from the bulk plant material — not from any toxic principle.

A small amount is very unlikely to need veterinary attention. If your cat ate a large quantity and is showing persistent vomiting, diarrhea, or signs of distress, call your vet for guidance.

Non-toxic means the plant contains no compounds known to poison cats, but it does not mean eating it freely is a good idea. Large ingestions of any fibrous plant material can cause GI upset, so it is still best to discourage your cat from making a meal of it.

No, nerve plant (Fittonia albivenis) is considered non-toxic to dogs. It is classified as generally safe, meaning it does not contain compounds known to cause poisoning.

Ingesting small amounts is unlikely to cause any reaction. If your dog eats a large quantity of the fibrous leaves, mild vomiting or diarrhea is possible due to the plant material bulk, not any toxic compound.

There is no toxic threshold because the plant is non-toxic. Any GI upset is related to the volume of fibrous leaf material consumed, so a dog that nibbles occasionally is very unlikely to show any symptoms at all.

A small nibble does not require a vet call. If your dog ate a large portion of the plant and is vomiting repeatedly, showing lethargy, or seems uncomfortable, contact your veterinarian — not because the plant is poisonous, but to manage any significant GI upset.