Button Fern

Button Fern

Pellaea rotundifolia
Dogs: Safe Cats: Safe

Safe for Pets

Button Fern is non-toxic to dogs and cats. No treatment is needed if your pet nibbles on this plant.

Plant Information

Round-Leafed Fern, Pellaea

Pteridaceae

houseplant

Non-Toxic — Safe for Pets

About Button Fern

Button Ferns are completely safe for pets. Their compact, round leaflets make them an attractive and pet-friendly alternative to more common toxic houseplants.

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Is Button Fern toxic to dogs? Is Button Fern toxic to cats?

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. Plant image from Wikimedia Commons (CC). Not a substitute for veterinary advice. Last reviewed: June 2026.