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§ Toxic plants · Apiaceae · Checked Oct 2026

Is bullwort toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. Bullwort (Ammi majus) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Mild, level 1 of 4.

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Bullwort (Ammi majus)
Photo: (c) Eleftherios Katsillis, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Eleftherios Katsillis, via iNaturalist

§ 010 · Signs

What to watch for

Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, dullness or depression, skin irritation, sunburn-like skin reactions to light, mouth irritation, drooling and trouble swallowing. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.

§ 020 · If it happened

What to do if your pet ate it

Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.

§ 030 · Same family

Other Apiaceae plants toxic to pets

Bullwort belongs to the Apiaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.

§ 040 · Questions

Questions about bullwort and pets

Is bullwort toxic to cats?

Yes. ASPCA lists bullwort as toxic to cats.

Is bullwort toxic to dogs?

Yes. ASPCA lists bullwort as toxic to dogs.

What happens if my pet eats bullwort?

Signs include vomiting, diarrhea, dullness or depression, skin irritation, sunburn-like skin reactions to light, mouth irritation, drooling and trouble swallowing. Plant Smart rates it Mild, level 1 of 4.

What should I do if my pet ate it?

Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.

What else is bullwort called?

Bullwort is also sold or known as false queen anne's lace.

Changes

5 Oct 2026: page drafted.

Sources

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.

Plant Smart: Plant Smart: plants toxic to pets.

Photo: (c) Eleftherios Katsillis, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Eleftherios Katsillis, via iNaturalist, source.

Checked Oct 2026.