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Is Chilean Wine Palm toxic to cats?

Jubaea chilensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chilean wine 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. Jubaea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, which classifies common true palms (areca, parlor, pygmy date) as non-toxic, and no toxic principle is recorded for this genus; its small fruits are edible to humans. Treat as low-risk but unconfirmed for pets, where overeating fruit or fronds may cause mild GI upset, and verify with a vet. It is a true palm, not a toxic sago cycad.

What to do if your cat ate chilean wine palm

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

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

Is chilean wine palm toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chilean wine palm toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chilean wine 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. Jubaea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, which classifies common true palms (areca, parlor, pygmy date) as non-toxic, and no toxic principle is recorded for this genus; its small fruits are edible to humans. Treat as low-risk but unconfirmed for pets, where overeating fruit or fronds may cause mild GI upset, and verify with a vet. It is a true palm, not a toxic sago cycad.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chilean wine palm?

Jubaea is not individually listed by the ASPCA, which classifies common true palms (areca, parlor, pygmy date) as non-toxic, and no toxic principle is recorded for this genus; its small fruits are edible to humans. Treat as low-risk but unconfirmed for pets, where overeating fruit or fronds may cause mild GI upset, and verify with a vet. It is a true palm, not a toxic sago cycad. 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 chilean wine palm.

What should I do if my cat ate chilean wine 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 chilean wine palm toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chilean Wine Palm is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full chilean wine palm pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chilean wine 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 chilean wine palm pet-safety