Can Cat Eat Cardboard Palm?
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The Cardboard Palm is extremely toxic to cats and can cause fatal liver failure.
Dangerous for Cats
This food is toxic to cats and should never be given to them.
Detailed Information
This plant is a cycad, not a true palm. All parts are poisonous, containing the toxin cycasin. Even small amounts, particularly the seeds, can cause severe and often irreversible liver damage, leading to symptoms like bloody vomiting, jaundice, and death.
Potential Risks
- Toxic to cats
- May cause digestive upset
Recommendations
NEVER have this plant in a home or yard with pets. Ingestion is a life-or-death emergency. Rush your cat to an emergency veterinarian immediately if you suspect they have chewed or eaten any part of it.
Veterinary Advice
Avoid completely. Contact your veterinarian immediately if consumed.
Quick Facts
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
- Veterinary Nutritionist Guidelines
- Pet Food Safety Research
Emergency Information
If your cat has consumed cardboard palm, contact your veterinarian or pet poison control immediately.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661