Is Footstool Palm toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists footstool palm as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Saribus rotundifolius (formerly Livistona rotundifolia) is not individually listed in the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant database, and the genus is not specifically classified, so it should be treated as uncertain rather than confirmed pet-safe; verify with a vet before trusting it around pets. It is a true palm (Arecaceae), unrelated to the toxic sago palm/Cycas.

Saribus rotundifolius (formerly Livistona rotundifolia) is not individually listed in the ASPCA's toxic or non-toxic plant database, and the genus is not specifically classified, so it should be treated as uncertain rather than confirmed pet-safe; verify with a vet before trusting it around pets. It is a true palm (Arecaceae), unrelated to the toxic sago palm/Cycas. 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 footstool 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Footstool Palm is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full footstool palm 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.