Pet safety
Is Metallic Palm toxic to dogs?
Chamaedorea metallica
No — metallic palm is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The genus Chamaedorea is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (the parlor palm, Chamaedorea elegans, appears under the name Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm). Chamaedorea metallica belongs to the same non-toxic genus and is considered pet-safe. As always, discourage chewing to avoid mild digestive upset.
Is metallic palm toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is metallic palm toxic to dogs?
No — metallic palm is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The genus Chamaedorea is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (the parlor palm, Chamaedorea elegans, appears under the name Miniature Fish Tail Dwarf Palm). Chamaedorea metallica belongs to the same non-toxic genus and is considered pet-safe. As always, discourage chewing to avoid mild digestive upset.
Is metallic palm safe for dogs?
Yes — the ASPCA lists metallic palm as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is metallic palm toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Metallic Palm is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full metallic palm pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for dogs?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full metallic palm pet-safety
- Is metallic palm toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is metallic palm toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete metallic palm care guide