How does the pet toxicity checker work?

Take a photo of any plant, leaf, flower, or berry. ForestForay identifies the exact species and highlights whether it is safe or toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

Does the app flag toxic plants when walking dogs on trails?

Yes. When you scan plants on a hike or sidewalk walk, any species with known toxicity produces an immediate amber or red hazard warning detailing the symptoms to watch out for.

What should I do if my dog or cat already ate a toxic plant?

Identify the plant immediately so you know the species name, and call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) right away with the exact plant name.

Is the pet plant scanner free?

Yes, ForestForay Naturalist is free to download on iOS and Android with daily free scans included.

Toxic Plant Checker for Dogs & Cats — Pet Safe Scanner

Is That Plant Toxic to Your Dog or Cat?
Check in Seconds.

Did your dog chew a leaf in the yard? Wondering if that houseplant or garden shrub is safe for your cat? Snap a photo to identify the species and check toxicity warnings immediately.

🐶 Dog & Cat Toxicity Alerts 🚨 Immediate Hazard Warnings 🌿 10,000+ Plant & Fungi Species

How to Check Plants for Pet Safety

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1. Snap the Leaf or Flower

Point your camera at the plant or berry your pet was exploring in the yard or on the trail.

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2. Instant Species Match

ForestForay identifies the exact botanical classification and cross-checks known veterinary toxicity databases.

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3. See Safety Status

Get a clear green (Non-toxic) or red (Toxic hazard) status, listing which parts of the plant are dangerous and symptoms to watch for.

Common Plants Toxic to Pets:

⚠️ Extremely Dangerous

Sago Palm, Lilies (fatal to cats), Oleander, Yew, Foxglove, Castor Bean, and Autumn Crocus.

⚠️ Moderate Yard Hazards

Azaleas/Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Daffodil bulbs, Tulips, Ivy (English Ivy), and Tomato plant foliage.

✅ Common Safe Plants

Spider Plant, Boston Fern, Basil, Rosemary, Marigolds, Zinnia, and African Violets.

Pet Safety FAQs

Protecting your dogs and cats from toxic plants.

Are plants dangerous to dogs always dangerous to cats?

Not always. For example, true lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis) cause acute, fatal kidney failure in cats from even small amounts of pollen, but typically only cause mild stomach upset in dogs. ForestForay provides species-specific pet notes.

Does ForestForay identify toxic wild mushrooms?

Yes. Dogs frequently ingest mushrooms growing in damp lawns or mulch. ForestForay identifies wild mushroom species and alerts you if the specimen contains dangerous amatoxins or muscarine.

Does the scanner work while walking my dog on trails?

Yes. You can scan plants and berries right on the sidewalk or hiking trail. The app saves your sightings in your private journal so you can remember which areas have hazards.

Is ForestForay free to download?

Yes. ForestForay Naturalist is free to download on iPhone and Android with daily free scans included.