Is Dwarf Date Palm toxic to dogs?

Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix acaulis) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.

S0SAFE

TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

S0S1S2S3S4

Nothing to do — really

S0 PROTOCOL

No action needed. Dwarf Date Palm (Phoenix acaulis) is safe to keep around dogs.

When to call the vet: See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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Care at a glance

Lightdirect

Waterevery 7–10 days

Humiditymedium

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FAQ

Is Dwarf Date Palm safe for dogs?

Yes, for Phoenix acaulis: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Dwarf Date Palm entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".

Which palm does this Dwarf Date Palm verdict cover?

Phoenix acaulis. The ASPCA Dwarf Date Palm entry gives that scientific name and the family Palmae. This is not Pygmy date palm and not Canary Date Palm. Those pages use other scientific names. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Does the Dwarf Date Palm entry name a toxic principle?

The toxic-principles field reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored here as a toxin. The non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The scientific name is "Phoenix acaulis".

Is Dwarf Date Palm safe for cats?

Yes, for Phoenix acaulis: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Dwarf Date Palm entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".