Cats & Dogs
UncertainIdentity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Pet safety reference
Easter Daisy
Townsendia sericea
Easter Daisy is a low-growing, hardy perennial wildflower native to the western United States, known for its early spring blooms. It is considered non-toxic to pets, though large ingestions of any fibrous plant material may cause minor digestive discomfort.
Easter DaisySilky TownsendiaTownsendia sericea
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Low-growing mat-forming perennial
- Care
- Low
Safety status
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.
Cats — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
Escalation note
Under review — original classification flagged as a likely labeler error pending curator verification.
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Source evidence
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List
toxicology · 99% reliability
Easter Daisy (Townsendia sericea) is listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Kew Plants of the World Online: Townsendia sericea
botanical · 95% reliability
Accepted botanical name and distribution data for Townsendia sericea.
Questions about Easter Daisy
Is Easter Daisy toxic to cats?
The safety of Easter Daisy (Townsendia sericea) for cats is currently uncertain. The existing classification has been flagged as a likely labeler error and is pending curator verification as of May 2026, so a confident verdict — toxic or non-toxic — cannot be given at this time.
What symptoms would a cat show after eating Easter Daisy?
Specific symptoms are not documented for Easter Daisy and cats; the available data is under review and has not been verified. If your cat has eaten this plant, watch for general signs of digestive upset such as vomiting or lethargy, and contact your vet.
What should I do if my cat ate an Easter Daisy?
Because the safety classification for Easter Daisy is currently unverified and flagged for review, treat ingestion with caution: call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or your veterinarian and describe what was eaten and how much.
Why is the safety status of Easter Daisy for cats listed as uncertain?
A provenance audit completed in May 2026 flagged the original Easter Daisy classification as a likely labeler error — meaning the source data may have been incorrectly assigned during a bulk import rather than reviewed by a toxicologist. The classification is pending curator verification and should not be relied on in either direction until it is resolved.
Is Easter Daisy safe for dogs?
Easter Daisy's (Townsendia sericea) safety for dogs is currently uncertain — its classification was flagged as a likely labeling error and is pending curator verification as of May 2026. Until a confirmed classification is available, treat the plant as an unknown risk and prevent your dog from eating it.
What symptoms might my dog show after eating Easter Daisy?
Specific symptoms for Easter Daisy ingestion in dogs have not been confirmed — the toxicity data is under active review following a flagged data error. Watch for general signs of GI upset such as vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, and contact your vet if anything unusual develops.
What should I do if my dog ate Easter Daisy?
Because Easter Daisy's safety classification is currently unverified, treat any ingestion as a precautionary concern. Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or your veterinarian, note roughly how much your dog ate, and monitor for vomiting, lethargy, or changes in behavior.
Why does Easter Daisy show an uncertain classification instead of a clear toxic or non-toxic rating?
The original classification for Easter Daisy and dogs was flagged as a likely labeling error during a data provenance audit completed in May 2026, and is awaiting curator verification before a confirmed rating can be issued. The uncertainty reflects a data quality issue, not a confirmed risk — but it also means a clean 'non-toxic' label cannot be applied until the review is complete.
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