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Is Rzedowski's Dioon toxic to cats?

Dioon rzedowskii

Toxic to cats

Yes — rzedowski's 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 species (family Zamiaceae) contain cycasin and other toxic glycosides throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or humans causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, acute liver failure, and neurological damage. Seeds are most toxic. ASPCA classifies cycads as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion should be treated as a veterinary emergency.

What to do if your cat ate rzedowski's dioon

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

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

Is rzedowski's dioon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rzedowski's dioon toxic to cats?

Yes — rzedowski's dioon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Dioon species (family Zamiaceae) contain cycasin and other toxic glycosides throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or humans causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, acute liver failure, and neurological damage. Seeds are most toxic. ASPCA classifies cycads as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion should be treated as a veterinary emergency.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rzedowski's dioon?

Dioon species (family Zamiaceae) contain cycasin and other toxic glycosides throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or humans causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, acute liver failure, and neurological damage. Seeds are most toxic. ASPCA classifies cycads as severely toxic to pets. Any ingestion should be treated as a veterinary emergency. 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 rzedowski's dioon.

What should I do if my cat ate rzedowski's 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 rzedowski's dioon toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to rzedowski's 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 rzedowski's dioon pet-safety