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Is Australian Cabbage Palm toxic to cats?

Livistona australis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists australian cabbage palm as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Livistona australis is not individually listed by the ASPCA and has no known toxic principle documented in authoritative sources (PFAF: 'none known'); however, because ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. If a pet ingests significant quantities, consult a veterinarian. Closely related Livistona chinensis is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic.

What to do if your cat ate australian cabbage palm

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move australian cabbage palm out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of australian cabbage palm to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten australian cabbage palm, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is australian cabbage palm toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is australian cabbage palm toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists australian cabbage palm as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Livistona australis is not individually listed by the ASPCA and has no known toxic principle documented in authoritative sources (PFAF: 'none known'); however, because ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. If a pet ingests significant quantities, consult a veterinarian. Closely related Livistona chinensis is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats australian cabbage palm?

Livistona australis is not individually listed by the ASPCA and has no known toxic principle documented in authoritative sources (PFAF: 'none known'); however, because ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent, a cautious 'mildly-toxic' classification is applied. If a pet ingests significant quantities, consult a veterinarian. Closely related Livistona chinensis is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to australian cabbage palm.

What should I do if my cat ate australian cabbage palm?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is australian cabbage palm toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Australian Cabbage Palm is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full australian cabbage palm pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to australian cabbage palm?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full australian cabbage palm pet-safety