Rosemary

Not listed does not mean safe.

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Rosmarinus officinalis

Accepted name per Kew POWO/WCVP: Salvia rosmarinus Spenn. (the ASPCA lists this plant as Rosmarinus officinalis)

Also known as: Anthos

Family: Lamiaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐶 Dogs✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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🐴 Horses✓ Non-toxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐢 Tortoises! CautionTortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain

The Tortoise Table (UK charity database) rates rosemary "Feed Sparingly": large quantities are not recommended, but occasional nibbling does no harm. Full note

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict	Basis	Plant parts	Sources	Evidence link
Companion mammals
Cats	Cats: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Dogs	Dogs: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Horses & livestock
Horses	Horses: ✓ Non-toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Reptiles
Tortoises	Tortoises: ! Caution	Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain Species note The Tortoise Table (UK charity database) rates rosemary "Feed Sparingly": large quantities are not recommended, but occasional nibbling does no harm. This is feeding advice from a different source with its own scale, not the Tortoise Trust's toxic-plant list. If the Rosemary plant is just nibbled on from time to time no harm will be done. The Tortoise Table — Plant Database (Rosemary, Sage)	Not specified	Tortoise Trust Specialist charity	evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses

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Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Tortoise Trust — Toxic Plants and Tortoises — Tortoises

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Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, degree uncertain · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield 2001): "Some plants on this list may be safely consumed in small or moderate quantities, but may be fatally toxic under certain circumstances or in large doses"; exact degree of toxicity unknown.

Rosemary

Source checked 2026-10-27

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 19 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Pet birds (general), Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Not provided Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.