About Cardboard Cycad toxicity
Cardboard Cycad (Zamia furfuracea) is marked as potentially toxic to cats, dogs, horses in the Plants4Pets database. Keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and read the species-specific notes below.
Photos of Cardboard Cycad (Zamia furfuracea)
Is Cardboard Cycad toxic to cats, dogs or horses?
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Cat Toxic Not verified
Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle)
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Dog Toxic Not verified
Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle)
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Horse Toxic Not verified
Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle)
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Cardboard Cycad plant details and common names
Family: Cycadaceae
Safety advice if a pet eats Cardboard Cycad
Many popular houseplants and garden species can cause vomiting, drooling, skin irritation or more serious symptoms when chewed by cats, dogs or horses. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a veterinary consultation.
If your pet has eaten any part of Cardboard Cycad (Zamia furfuracea), note the amount ingested, watch for unusual behaviour and contact a veterinarian or pet poison helpline immediately.
Found outdated or incorrect data? Use the report form below or e-mail kontakt@plants4pets.pl with the plant name, species affected and your source — we review every submission.
FAQ: Cardboard Cycad and pet toxicity
- Is Cardboard Cycad toxic to cats?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Cardboard Cycad is toxic to cats. Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Cardboard Cycad toxic to dogs?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Cardboard Cycad is toxic to dogs. Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Cardboard Cycad toxic to horses?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Cardboard Cycad is toxic to horses. Vomiting (may be bloody), dark stools, jaundice, increased thirst, bloody diarrhea, bruising, liver failure, death. 1-2 seeds can be fatal. Toxic principles: Cycasin, B-methylamino-l-alanine, unidentified neurotoxin (cattle) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Which pets are most at risk from Cardboard Cycad?
- Our database flags Cardboard Cycad as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.
- What should I do if my pet eats Cardboard Cycad?
- Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.
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