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Is Solitary Fishtail Palm toxic to dogs?

Caryota urens

Toxic to dogs

Yes — solitary fishtail 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. The fruit and sap of Caryota urens contain calcium oxalate crystals and other irritants. The ASPCA lists Caryota mitis (a close relative) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Treat Caryota urens as toxic; contact with sap or ingestion of fruit can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in pets.

What to do if your dog ate solitary fishtail palm

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

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

Is solitary fishtail palm toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is solitary fishtail palm toxic to dogs?

Yes — solitary fishtail palm is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The fruit and sap of Caryota urens contain calcium oxalate crystals and other irritants. The ASPCA lists Caryota mitis (a close relative) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Treat Caryota urens as toxic; contact with sap or ingestion of fruit can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats solitary fishtail palm?

The fruit and sap of Caryota urens contain calcium oxalate crystals and other irritants. The ASPCA lists Caryota mitis (a close relative) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Treat Caryota urens as toxic; contact with sap or ingestion of fruit can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting in pets. 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 solitary fishtail palm.

What should I do if my dog ate solitary fishtail 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 solitary fishtail palm toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to solitary fishtail 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 solitary fishtail palm pet-safety