Is Cilantro Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)

No treatment is needed for fresh cilantro or dried coriander seed in ordinary amounts. Rinse homegrown or store-bought produce before offering it, which addresses pesticide residue separately from the plant's own safety.

Cilantro is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.

Cilantro is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA, and is safe in the ordinary culinary amounts typically found in a kitchen garden. Both the leaf (cilantro) and the dried seed (coriander) come from the same plant and carry the same safety profile. Some dogs, like some people, simply dislike the strong flavor — that's a taste preference, not a toxicity reaction.

Scientific name

Coriandrum sativum

Family

Apiaceae

Also known as

Cilantro, Coriander, Chinese Parsley

Typically found

both