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Is Dwarf Cardboard Palm toxic to dogs?

Zamia vazquezii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — dwarf 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. Zamia vazquezii is not individually named by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA lists the genus via Coontie Palm/Cardboard Cycad and all cycads as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin (with BMAA and a neurotoxin) causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are most dangerous. Treat as highly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate dwarf cardboard palm

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

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

Is dwarf cardboard palm toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dwarf cardboard palm toxic to dogs?

Yes — dwarf cardboard palm is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Zamia vazquezii is not individually named by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA lists the genus via Coontie Palm/Cardboard Cycad and all cycads as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin (with BMAA and a neurotoxin) causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are most dangerous. Treat as highly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dwarf cardboard palm?

Zamia vazquezii is not individually named by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA lists the genus via Coontie Palm/Cardboard Cycad and all cycads as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin (with BMAA and a neurotoxin) causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are most dangerous. Treat as highly toxic and keep away from pets and children. 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 dwarf cardboard palm.

What should I do if my dog ate dwarf 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 dwarf cardboard palm toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to dwarf 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 dwarf cardboard palm pet-safety