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Is Senegal Date Palm toxic to cats?

Phoenix reclinata

Non-toxic to cats

No — senegal date palm is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The genus Phoenix is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (e.g. pygmy/dwarf date palm). Phoenix reclinata foliage and fruit are not poisonous, but the rigid spines on the lower leaflets can injure pets and the small date-like fruit pits pose a choking/obstruction risk if swallowed whole.

Is senegal date palm toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is senegal date palm toxic to cats?

No — senegal date palm is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The genus Phoenix is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (e.g. pygmy/dwarf date palm). Phoenix reclinata foliage and fruit are not poisonous, but the rigid spines on the lower leaflets can injure pets and the small date-like fruit pits pose a choking/obstruction risk if swallowed whole.

Is senegal date palm safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists senegal date palm as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

Is senegal date palm toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Senegal Date Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full senegal date palm pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for cats?

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.

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