Is Bachelors Buttons Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Centaurea cyanus
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| Toxic to dogs | No |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | No |
| Toxic to horses | No |
| Toxic component | N/A — non-toxic |
| Onset of symptoms | N/A |
| Indoor / outdoor | both |
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What to do
No treatment is needed — Bachelors Buttons is considered non-toxic by the ASPCA.
Toxic component and mechanism
Bachelors Buttons is not known to contain toxic compounds harmful to dogs, cats, or horses.
What makes this plant different
Bachelors Buttons is confirmed non-toxic to dogs and cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control database.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Centaurea cyanus
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Also known as
- Bachelors Buttons, Cornflower, Bluebottle
- Typically found
- both
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The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Plant toxicity data is sourced from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. If you believe your pet has ingested a toxic plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control