Houseplant
Is Ponytail palm toxic to cats and dogs?
Beaucarnea recurvata · also called Elephant’s foot
Cats
Non-toxicDogs
Non-toxicThe ponytail palm is non-toxic to cats and dogs. It isn’t a true palm but a succulent, and it forgives a forgotten watering.
By Maya Hart
If a lot was eaten
No treatment is usually needed. Large amounts of any plant can cause a mild stomach upset, so call your vet if vomiting continues or your pet seems unwell.
The details
Its long, grassy leaves attract cats. It is safe, but the swollen trunk stores water and the plant is slow-growing, so protect it from enthusiastic chewers.
Questions owners ask
Is Ponytail palm toxic to cats?
No. It is listed as non-toxic to cats.
Is Ponytail palm toxic to dogs?
No. It is listed as non-toxic to dogs.
What should I do if my pet chewed it?
No treatment is usually needed. Large amounts of any plant can cause a mild stomach upset, so call your vet if vomiting continues or your pet seems unwell.
Sources
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