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Is Narrow-leaf Dioon toxic to cats?

Dioon angustifolium

Toxic to cats

Yes — narrow-leaf dioon 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. Dioon angustifolium, like all cycads (Zamiaceae), contains cycasin and macrozamin — potent hepatotoxins and neurotoxins. All plant parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans; seeds are most dangerous. ASPCA classifies the cycad family as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion warrants immediate emergency veterinary treatment.

What to do if your cat ate narrow-leaf dioon

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

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

Is narrow-leaf dioon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is narrow-leaf dioon toxic to cats?

Yes — narrow-leaf dioon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Dioon angustifolium, like all cycads (Zamiaceae), contains cycasin and macrozamin — potent hepatotoxins and neurotoxins. All plant parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans; seeds are most dangerous. ASPCA classifies the cycad family as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion warrants immediate emergency veterinary treatment.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats narrow-leaf dioon?

Dioon angustifolium, like all cycads (Zamiaceae), contains cycasin and macrozamin — potent hepatotoxins and neurotoxins. All plant parts are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans; seeds are most dangerous. ASPCA classifies the cycad family as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion warrants immediate emergency veterinary treatment. 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 narrow-leaf dioon.

What should I do if my cat ate narrow-leaf dioon?

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 narrow-leaf dioon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Narrow-leaf Dioon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full narrow-leaf dioon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to narrow-leaf dioon?

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 narrow-leaf dioon pet-safety