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Is Dyer's Macrozamia toxic to cats?

Macrozamia dyeri

Toxic to cats

Yes — dyer's macrozamia 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. Macrozamia dyeri contains cycasin (a hepatotoxic and potentially neurotoxic compound) throughout all plant tissues, with highest concentration in seeds. Ingestion is severely toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Macrozamia spp.) as toxic. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, jaundice, and liver failure. Veterinary emergency care is required immediately.

What to do if your cat ate dyer's macrozamia

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

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

Is dyer's macrozamia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dyer's macrozamia toxic to cats?

Yes — dyer's macrozamia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Macrozamia dyeri contains cycasin (a hepatotoxic and potentially neurotoxic compound) throughout all plant tissues, with highest concentration in seeds. Ingestion is severely toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Macrozamia spp.) as toxic. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, jaundice, and liver failure. Veterinary emergency care is required immediately.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dyer's macrozamia?

Macrozamia dyeri contains cycasin (a hepatotoxic and potentially neurotoxic compound) throughout all plant tissues, with highest concentration in seeds. Ingestion is severely toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. The ASPCA classifies cycads (Macrozamia spp.) as toxic. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, jaundice, and liver failure. Veterinary emergency care is required immediately. 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 dyer's macrozamia.

What should I do if my cat ate dyer's macrozamia?

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 dyer's macrozamia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dyer's Macrozamia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dyer's macrozamia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dyer's macrozamia?

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.

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