Is Madagascar Palm Geay toxic to dogs?

Yes — madagascar palm geay is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Pachypodium geayi belongs to family Apocynaceae and contains toxic alkaloids and cardiac glycosides in its milky latex sap. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects in dogs, cats, and humans. The spines also cause physical injury. Pachypodium is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the Apocynaceae family — which includes oleander, Adenium, and Plumeria — is well-established as toxic to pets; apply the same caution.

Pachypodium geayi belongs to family Apocynaceae and contains toxic alkaloids and cardiac glycosides in its milky latex sap. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiovascular effects in dogs, cats, and humans. The spines also cause physical injury. Pachypodium is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but the Apocynaceae family — which includes oleander, Adenium, and Plumeria — is well-established as toxic to pets; apply the same caution. 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 madagascar palm geay.

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: Madagascar Palm Geay is toxic to cats as well. See the full madagascar palm geay 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.