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Category: Herb

5 entries in the herb category — sorted by risk.

Culinary herbs range from safe (basil, rosemary) to caution (mint, thyme) to concerning (chives — an allium). Essential oils concentrated from these herbs are a separate, serious hazard.

Caution — unsafe in amount or frequency (3)

Mint caution Parsley caution Thyme caution

Safe in small amounts (2)

Basil yes Rosemary yes

If you're worried right now

Call your vet or out-of-hours emergency vet first. For poison advice, the Animal PoisonLine (UK) is on 01202 509000 — 24/7, charges apply. Your vet can also call the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) directly.