Is ZZ plant poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayZZ plant is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The leaves are the poisonous part.
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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
ZZ plant is listed as a problem for cats and dogs; diarrhea and vomiting are listed if leaves are consumed in quantity.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Zamioculcas
- Poisonous parts
- leaves
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Common questions
Is ZZ plant dangerous for cats as well as dogs?
Yes—the plant is listed as a problem for both cats and dogs. [1][1]
What signs are listed after a pet eats ZZ plant?
The listed signs are diarrhea and vomiting if leaves are consumed in quantity. [1][1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages