Is Foxtail Palm toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists foxtail 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. Wodyetia bifurcata is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic, so its status is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe. The bright red fruits and seeds in particular should be kept from pets, as the hard seeds pose a choking and gastrointestinal-obstruction risk.

Wodyetia bifurcata is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic, so its status is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe. The bright red fruits and seeds in particular should be kept from pets, as the hard seeds pose a choking and gastrointestinal-obstruction risk. 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 foxtail 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: Foxtail Palm is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full foxtail 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.