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Is Burrawang toxic to cats?

Macrozamia communis

Toxic to cats

Yes — burrawang 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. Contains cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside), the same hepatotoxic compound found in Cycas revoluta. Ingestion by dogs or cats causes vomiting, diarrhoea, haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, liver failure, and can be fatal within 24–48 hours. Seeds are most concentrated. ASPCA classifies the closely related Cycas and Zamia genera as toxic; Macrozamia shares the same toxic profile. Seek immediate veterinary care.

What to do if your cat ate burrawang

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

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

Is burrawang toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is burrawang toxic to cats?

Yes — burrawang is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Contains cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside), the same hepatotoxic compound found in Cycas revoluta. Ingestion by dogs or cats causes vomiting, diarrhoea, haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, liver failure, and can be fatal within 24–48 hours. Seeds are most concentrated. ASPCA classifies the closely related Cycas and Zamia genera as toxic; Macrozamia shares the same toxic profile. Seek immediate veterinary care.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats burrawang?

Contains cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside), the same hepatotoxic compound found in Cycas revoluta. Ingestion by dogs or cats causes vomiting, diarrhoea, haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, liver failure, and can be fatal within 24–48 hours. Seeds are most concentrated. ASPCA classifies the closely related Cycas and Zamia genera as toxic; Macrozamia shares the same toxic profile. Seek immediate veterinary care. 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 burrawang.

What should I do if my cat ate burrawang?

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 burrawang toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Burrawang is toxic to dogs as well. See the full burrawang pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to burrawang?

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 burrawang pet-safety