What kind of palm tree is this and is it safe for my dog to be around?

According to the California Poison Control system, the Mexican fan palm is not toxic to dogs; however, given that Alister has just started having diarrhea, the berries could be causing him some GI upset, and I would not allow him to eat them anymore. To help treat the diarrhea, withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet.

The ASPCA recommends keeping your pet away from the pepper tree and the berries of the tree to be safe. They state that the tree can cause GI irritation, which may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, or a general appearance of feeling unwell in your dog.

It looks like a type of crown gall. This type of growth is similar to a burl that grows on a tree. It is usually bacterial or fungal in nature but can be due to trauma to the plant during growth or genetic mutation/defect. It likely isn't toxic unless the plant is toxic. It could cause gastrointestinal upset if chewed or ingested. Eaten whole, it could pose a risk of obstruction.

As long as there are no bite marks, and the branch and leaves have not been chewed on, Gabby should be ok. The leaves are the poisonous part of the plant, and it's most important she didn't chew on any of them or ingest them. I would rinse her mouth out with water to be safe, however. If she did ingest any part of the plant, you will see acute GI signs (vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, anorexia) within 15 minutes to several hours afterwards. Should you see any of those signs, take Gabby into a vet immediately.

Hi there! The succulent plant called monkey tail (also called donkey tail or lamb's tail) is nontoxic to dogs. The cactus plant called monkey's tail could cause injury from the thorns, however. I hope this helps and thanks for posting!

I suggest you go to your local agricultural extension office and ask them to visit your place to determine what kind of plants grow there and whether they are toxic. If the extension office won;t come, then maybe a gardener or similar person can help, You can also take good photos of the plants (bark, leaves, flowers, fruit) and try to match them via one of the browsers on your computer. (Type: "Reverse image search" into your browser and that should bring up how and where).

The Pachypodium lamerei is also known as the Madagascar Palm, and from what I can find, it does appear to be toxic to cats. It has a highly toxic sap and if ingested it can cause "vomiting, diarrhea, a lack of appetite, lethargy, an irregular heartbeat, and even death if consumed in large amounts" according to the ASPCA. I would move this plant out of Lucy's reach, even throwing it away or giving it away so she doesn't have any access to it. If you do see any of the signs I mentioned above, take her into a vet right away. I hope this helps!