Is Christmas Palm toxic to dogs?
Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA Christmas Palm entry lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Is a Christmas palm safe for dogs?
Yes, for Adonidia merrillii: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Christmas Palm entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The Manila Palm entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats" and does not list horses.
Why do the two palm entries use different scientific names?
The Christmas Palm entry prints Adonidia merrillii and the additional name Manila Palm. The Manila Palm entry prints Veitchia merrillii and the additional names Dwarf Royal Palm and Christmas Palm. NC State lists Veitchia merrillii as a previous name of Adonidia merrillii, with those same common names. Both entries are non-toxic to cats and dogs. This page does not grade other plants sold as royal palms. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does the Christmas palm entry name a toxic principle?
No toxic-principles field and no clinical-signs field are on either entry. The Christmas Palm non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".
Is a Christmas palm safe for cats?
Yes, for Adonidia merrillii: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Christmas Palm entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The Manila Palm entry, scientific name Veitchia merrillii, also reads non-toxic to cats and dogs.