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Is True Date Palm toxic to cats?

Phoenix dactylifera

Non-toxic to cats

No — true 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 roebelenii). The fruit and foliage of Phoenix dactylifera are not poisonous, though the sharp lower-leaflet spines can physically injure pets and large fruit pits are a choking/obstruction risk if swallowed.

Is true date palm toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is true date palm toxic to cats?

No — true 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 roebelenii). The fruit and foliage of Phoenix dactylifera are not poisonous, though the sharp lower-leaflet spines can physically injure pets and large fruit pits are a choking/obstruction risk if swallowed.

Is true date palm safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists true 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 true date palm toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: True Date Palm is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full true 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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