Is Alyssum Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Alyssum spp.
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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. It's commonly planted at ground level along walkways, so outdoor dogs may brush against or nibble it regularly without any issue.
Toxic component and mechanism
Alyssum is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.
What makes this plant different
Alyssum is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA. It's a low, mounding border plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae) — the same family as broccoli and cabbage — prized for its honey-scented clusters of tiny flowers.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Alyssum spp.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Also known as
- Alyssum, Alyssum varieties
- Typically found
- both
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control