Is Zaragoza Ceratozamia toxic to cats?

Yes — zaragoza ceratozamia 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 Ceratozamia zaragozae contain cycasin and BMAA neurotoxin, consistent with all Zamiaceae cycads. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes severe vomiting, acute liver and neurological damage, and may be fatal. The seeds are particularly dangerous. ASPCA classifies cycads as severely toxic. This plant must be kept entirely away from pets and children at all times.

All parts of Ceratozamia zaragozae contain cycasin and BMAA neurotoxin, consistent with all Zamiaceae cycads. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes severe vomiting, acute liver and neurological damage, and may be fatal. The seeds are particularly dangerous. ASPCA classifies cycads as severely toxic. This plant must be kept entirely away from pets and children at all times. 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 zaragoza ceratozamia.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Zaragoza Ceratozamia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full zaragoza ceratozamia pet-safety guide for both species.

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.