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Plant safety scanner for cats
Looking for a plant safety scanner, or a plant safety checker for cats, before a houseplant or bouquet comes indoors?
Photograph the plant in Toxic Kitty and get a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result on your iPhone in seconds.
The app is free to download and iOS only, with unlimited scans.
How the plant safety scanner works
Check a houseplant, bouquet or garden cutting before it reaches cat-nose height.
1. Snap
Photograph the houseplant, bouquet or garden cutting you want to bring home.
2. Scan
Toxic Kitty identifies the plant and checks it for cat-safety risks.
3. Know
Get a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result before the plant comes indoors.
Plants you can check
Use the plant safety checker on houseplants, garden flowers, bulbs and cuttings. Start with our toxic plants hub, then read the lily and houseplant guides owners use most.
- True liliesPollen, petals, leaves and vase water can cause kidney failure.
- HouseplantsAloe, pothos, peace lilies, sago palm and other common indoor plants.
- Garden flowers and bulbsDaffodils, tulips, hyacinths and other outdoor plants cats may chew.
- Safer indoor optionsSpider plants, calatheas, parlour palms and other widely listed non-toxic plants.
Also in the app
Unlimited scans
Check as many plants as you need, plus foods, household items and insects.
Care passport sharing
Share a secure care profile with sitters or vets.
Symptom checker
Check early warning signs if your cat has already chewed a plant.
Vet finder
Find nearby emergency clinics from your iPhone.
Top plant posts
True lilies are an emergency. These guides cover lilies, popular houseplants and other high-risk greenery.
- Are Lilies Toxic to Cats? A Guide to the Most Dangerous Flowers6 min read
- Why Lilies Are So Dangerous for Cats6 min read
- 30 Common Houseplants That Are Toxic to Cats8 min read
- Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Cats? Not a True Lily — Still a Problem9 min read
- Sago Palm and Cats: One of the Deadliest Houseplants9 min read
- Is Pothos (Devil's Ivy) Toxic to Cats?8 min read
Frequently asked questions
Is there a plant safety scanner for cats?
Yes. Toxic Kitty is a plant safety scanner for iPhone. Photograph a houseplant, bouquet or garden cutting and get a clear cat-safety result. It is free to download and iOS only.
Can this plant safety checker tell me if a plant is toxic to cats?
Yes. The scan checks the plant and returns a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result. True lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis) are an emergency: pollen, petals, leaves and vase water all count. Read our toxic plants for cats hub for the full list.
Which plants can I scan?
Houseplants, garden flowers, bulbs and cuttings. The app also checks foods, household items and insects if you need a wider toxin check. Scans are unlimited.
Is the plant safety checker a replacement for a vet?
No. Toxic Kitty provides guidance, not diagnosis. If your cat chews a plant, especially a lily, contact a vet urgently. The app includes an emergency vet finder if you need an open clinic.