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Is Thouars Cycad toxic to cats?

Cycas thouarsii

Toxic to cats

Yes — thouars cycad 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 Cycas thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required.

What to do if your cat ate thouars cycad

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

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

Is thouars cycad toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is thouars cycad toxic to cats?

Yes — thouars cycad 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 Cycas thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats thouars cycad?

All parts of Cycas thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required. 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 thouars cycad.

What should I do if my cat ate thouars cycad?

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 thouars cycad toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Thouars Cycad is toxic to dogs as well. See the full thouars cycad pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to thouars cycad?

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 thouars cycad pet-safety