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Is Australian Foxtail Cycad toxic to cats?

Macrozamia communis

Toxic to cats

Yes — australian foxtail cycad is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs. Macrozamia is a cycad (order Cycadales) containing cycasin and macrozamin, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for sago palm and related cycads. The large, brightly coloured seeds are especially poisonous; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure and neurological signs. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What to do if your cat ate australian foxtail cycad

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move australian foxtail cycad 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 foxtail cycad to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is australian foxtail cycad toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is australian foxtail cycad toxic to cats?

Yes — australian foxtail cycad is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Macrozamia is a cycad (order Cycadales) containing cycasin and macrozamin, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for sago palm and related cycads. The large, brightly coloured seeds are especially poisonous; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure and neurological signs. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats australian foxtail cycad?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Macrozamia is a cycad (order Cycadales) containing cycasin and macrozamin, consistent with the ASPCA's toxic listing for sago palm and related cycads. The large, brightly coloured seeds are especially poisonous; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure and neurological signs. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency. 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 foxtail cycad.

What should I do if my cat ate australian foxtail cycad?

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 foxtail cycad toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Australian Foxtail Cycad is toxic to dogs as well. See the full australian foxtail cycad pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to australian foxtail cycad?

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 foxtail cycad pet-safety