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Is Thouars Cycad toxic to dogs?

Cycas thouarsii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — thouars 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 thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required.

What to do if your dog ate thouars cycad

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

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

Is thouars cycad toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is thouars cycad toxic to dogs?

Yes — thouars 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 thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats thouars cycad?

All parts of Cycas thouarsii contain cycasin (methylazoxymethanol glycoside), a potent hepatotoxin. The ASPCA lists the Cycas genus as toxic to dogs and cats; ingestion of even a small amount of seed or leaf material can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, liver failure, and death. Immediate veterinary treatment is required. 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 thouars cycad.

What should I do if my dog ate thouars 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 thouars cycad toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to thouars 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 thouars cycad pet-safety