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Is Sichuan Cycad toxic to dogs?

Cycas szechuanensis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sichuan cycad 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. All parts of Cycas szechuanensis contain cycasin and other azoxy glycosides, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Ingestion of any part — particularly seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death. ASPCA classifies the entire Cycas genus as severely toxic to pets.

What to do if your dog ate sichuan cycad

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

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

Is sichuan cycad toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sichuan cycad toxic to dogs?

Yes — sichuan cycad is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Cycas szechuanensis contain cycasin and other azoxy glycosides, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Ingestion of any part — particularly seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death. ASPCA classifies the entire Cycas genus as severely toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sichuan cycad?

All parts of Cycas szechuanensis contain cycasin and other azoxy glycosides, which are severely hepatotoxic and neurotoxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Ingestion of any part — particularly seeds — can cause acute liver failure and death. ASPCA classifies the entire Cycas genus as severely toxic to pets. 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 sichuan cycad.

What should I do if my dog ate sichuan cycad?

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 sichuan cycad toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sichuan Cycad is toxic to cats as well. See the full sichuan cycad pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sichuan cycad?

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 sichuan cycad pet-safety