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Is Soconusco Zamia toxic to cats?

Zamia soconuscensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — soconusco zamia 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. All parts of Zamia soconuscensis contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside) and macrozamin, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic. Ingestion of any plant part — especially seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death in dogs and cats. ASPCA classifies the Zamia genus as severely toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate soconusco zamia

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

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

Is soconusco zamia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is soconusco zamia toxic to cats?

Yes — soconusco zamia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Zamia soconuscensis contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside) and macrozamin, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic. Ingestion of any plant part — especially seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death in dogs and cats. ASPCA classifies the Zamia genus as severely toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats soconusco zamia?

All parts of Zamia soconuscensis contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glucoside) and macrozamin, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic. Ingestion of any plant part — especially seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death in dogs and cats. ASPCA classifies the Zamia genus as severely toxic to pets. 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 soconusco zamia.

What should I do if my cat ate soconusco zamia?

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 soconusco zamia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Soconusco Zamia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full soconusco zamia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to soconusco zamia?

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 soconusco zamia pet-safety