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Is Cardboard Palm toxic to dogs?

Zamia furfuracea

Toxic to dogs

Yes — cardboard palm is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic. Despite the "palm" name, this is a cycad, and the ASPCA lists Cardboard Palm (Zamia spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain cycasin; the seeds are the most poisonous, and the ASPCA warns that 1-2 seeds can be fatal, with signs including vomiting (sometimes bloody), jaundice, bruising, and acute liver failure. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What to do if your dog ate cardboard palm

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move cardboard palm 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 cardboard palm to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is cardboard palm toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cardboard palm toxic to dogs?

Yes — cardboard palm is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic. Despite the "palm" name, this is a cycad, and the ASPCA lists Cardboard Palm (Zamia spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain cycasin; the seeds are the most poisonous, and the ASPCA warns that 1-2 seeds can be fatal, with signs including vomiting (sometimes bloody), jaundice, bruising, and acute liver failure. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cardboard palm?

Toxic. Despite the "palm" name, this is a cycad, and the ASPCA lists Cardboard Palm (Zamia spp.) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. All parts contain cycasin; the seeds are the most poisonous, and the ASPCA warns that 1-2 seeds can be fatal, with signs including vomiting (sometimes bloody), jaundice, bruising, and acute liver failure. Treat any ingestion as a veterinary emergency. 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 cardboard palm.

What should I do if my dog ate cardboard palm?

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.

Is cardboard palm toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cardboard Palm is toxic to cats as well. See the full cardboard palm pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cardboard palm?

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.

Full cardboard palm pet-safety