Is Cardboard Palm poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet nowCardboard Palm is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if your pet has eaten any of it. Its fruits, seeds, sap or juice, and stems are poisonous.
- Dogs Call a vet now
- Cats Call a vet now
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists Cardboard Palm as a problem for cats and dogs and describes it as highly toxic to pets, with vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea among the poison symptoms.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Zamia
- Poisonous parts
- fruits, seeds, sap/juice, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
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Common questions
Is Cardboard Palm dangerous for cats and dogs?
Yes. NC State lists it as a problem for cats and dogs and describes it as highly toxic to pets.[1]
What signs are listed after a pet is exposed?
Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea are listed as poison symptoms.[1]
Sources
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