Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea
Dogs: Severe
Cats: Severe
Veterinary Emergency
Veterinary emergency. Same toxin as Sago Palm. Liver failure can develop over days. Immediate aggressive treatment needed.
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Plant Information
Dioon, Zamia, Coontie
Zamiaceae
houseplant
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, seeds
Cycasin
1 to 3 days
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Liver failure
- Jaundice
- Death
What to Do
Veterinary emergency. Same toxin as Sago Palm. Liver failure can develop over days. Immediate aggressive treatment needed.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Cardboard Palm
Cardboard Palms (Zamia) contain the same deadly cycasin as Sago Palms. Despite looking different, they carry the same extreme risk of liver failure and death in pets.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: