Is Chinese Windmill Palm 'Bulgaria' toxic to dogs?

Yes — chinese windmill palm 'bulgaria' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Trachycarpus is not individually named by the ASPCA, but palms in the Caryota/related group and many ornamental palms warrant caution; more importantly, fan palms can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and the stiff fibres and spiny petiole bases pose a mechanical hazard to pets. Treat as mildly hazardous and keep pets from chewing fronds; verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected.

Trachycarpus is not individually named by the ASPCA, but palms in the Caryota/related group and many ornamental palms warrant caution; more importantly, fan palms can cause mild gastrointestinal upset and the stiff fibres and spiny petiole bases pose a mechanical hazard to pets. Treat as mildly hazardous and keep pets from chewing fronds; verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 dog has had access to chinese windmill palm 'bulgaria'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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: Chinese Windmill Palm 'Bulgaria' is toxic to cats as well. See the full chinese windmill palm 'bulgaria' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.