Is African Daisy Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Gerbera jamesonii
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | No |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | No |
| Toxic to horses | No |
| Toxic component | N/A — non-toxic |
| Onset of symptoms | N/A |
| Indoor / outdoor | both |
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What to do
No treatment is needed. If a large amount of flower or leaf material was eaten, mild stomach upset from the fibrous plant matter itself is possible even though the plant isn't toxic.
Toxic component and mechanism
African Daisy is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.
What makes this plant different
African Daisy is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. It belongs to the aster/daisy family (Compositae), one of the largest plant families — most true daisies are non-toxic, but the family is large enough that it's worth checking any specific species rather than assuming by family alone.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Gerbera jamesonii
- Family
- Compositae
- Also known as
- African Daisy, Barberton Daisy, Veldt Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Gerber Daisy
- Typically found
- both
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control