Is Nannorrhops Ritchiana toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nannorrhops ritchiana 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Nannorrhops is absent from the ASPCA database; true palms are generally regarded as non-toxic, but without species or genus grounding we treat it as uncertain. The stiff, sharp-edged fronds can mechanically injure mouth tissue and ingested plant matter may cause vomiting. Verify with a vet before assuming pet-safe.

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus Nannorrhops is absent from the ASPCA database; true palms are generally regarded as non-toxic, but without species or genus grounding we treat it as uncertain. The stiff, sharp-edged fronds can mechanically injure mouth tissue and ingested plant matter may cause vomiting. Verify with a vet before assuming pet-safe. 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 nannorrhops ritchiana.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nannorrhops Ritchiana is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nannorrhops ritchiana pet-safety guide for both species.

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.