§ Toxic plants · Apiaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is ranger buttons toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Ranger buttons (Sphenosciadium capitellatum) 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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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include sunburn-like skin reactions to light and skin irritation. 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
Ranger buttons belongs to the Apiaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about ranger buttons and pets
Is ranger buttons toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists ranger buttons as toxic to cats.
Is ranger buttons toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists ranger buttons as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats ranger buttons?
Signs include sunburn-like skin reactions to light and skin irritation. 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.