Whether maidenhair fern, bracken fern, rib fern, male fern, … - the list of ferns that are often planted in the home or garden is long. But how toxic are these plants for cats?
Fern is particularly toxic to domestic cats and can cause vomiting and diarrhea, among other things
Ferns are dangerous for indoor cats
Although there are few types of ferns whose fresh frond tips can be eaten, cat owners should be careful not to put ferns in their homes. Especially indoor cats could attack it.
However, if a cat (or other pet) nibbles on a fern or inhales its spores, the following symptoms of poisoning can occur:
- diarrhea
- Vomit
- dilated pupils
- lethargy
- drowsiness
tips and tricks
Cats that are allowed to sniff the air are less at risk. Their instinct keeps them from eating ferns. Because of this, you don't necessarily have to destroy ferns in the garden just because you have a free-roaming cat.