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Is ZZ Plant Zenzi toxic to dogs?

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Zenzi'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — zz plant zenzi 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. As a cultivar of Zamioculcas zamiifolia, 'Zenzi' is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate zz plant zenzi

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

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

Is zz plant zenzi toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is zz plant zenzi toxic to dogs?

Yes — zz plant zenzi is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a cultivar of Zamioculcas zamiifolia, 'Zenzi' is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats zz plant zenzi?

As a cultivar of Zamioculcas zamiifolia, 'Zenzi' is toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and children. 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 zz plant zenzi.

What should I do if my dog ate zz plant zenzi?

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 zz plant zenzi toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: ZZ Plant Zenzi is toxic to cats as well. See the full zz plant zenzi pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to zz plant zenzi?

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 zz plant zenzi pet-safety