Is ZZ Plant Toxic to Cats or Dogs?
How serious is ZZ Plant for pets?
Calcium oxalates: oral irritation, drooling, vomiting. Sap can also irritate skin: handle with gloves.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Also called: Zanzibar Gem, Planta ZZ, and Zamioculca.
What to do if your pet chewed it
- Move the plant out of reach so they cannot take another bite.
- If your pet is alert, gently rinse their mouth and offer a little water.
- Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435, especially if you see drooling, vomiting, swelling, or lethargy.
Pet-safe swaps
The same green look without the toxicity worry. Each of these is non-toxic to both dogs and cats in our data.
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Is ZZ Plant toxic to cats?
Yes, ZZ Plant is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is ZZ Plant toxic to dogs?
Yes, ZZ Plant is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is ZZ Plant also called?
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is also called Zanzibar Gem, Planta ZZ, and Zamioculca.
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· Source: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
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