Is a sago palm toxic to cats?
Also called: Cycas revoluta, cycad, coontie palm, cardboard palm, Zamia, Japanese cycad
Toxic
Every part is toxic, especially the seeds, and it can cause fatal liver failure.
Yes, very. Every part of the sago palm is toxic, the seeds most of all, and it can cause liver failure and death.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting, black or bloody stools, yellowing of the skin and eyes, more drinking, bruising, liver damage and liver failure.
Why it's dangerous
- It contains cycasin. The seeds are the most toxic part.
Where this comes from
Pet Poison Helpline
While every part of the plant is toxic, the seeds are the most toxic part.
These plants can cause severe stomach distress, fatal liver failure and potentially neurologic abnormalities.
Read "Top 11 Poisonous Plants"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death.
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Sago Palm"
Checked 9 October 2026
Pet Poison Helpline
While every part of the plant is toxic, the seeds are the most toxic part.
These plants can cause severe stomach distress, fatal liver failure and potentially neurologic abnormalities.
Read "Top 11 Poisonous Plants"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death.
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Sago Palm"
Checked 9 October 2026
Where this comes from
ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Toxic Principles: Cycasin
Read "Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Sago Palm"
Checked 9 October 2026
Pet Poison Helpline
While every part of the plant is toxic, the seeds are the most toxic part.
Read "Top 11 Poisonous Plants"
Checked 9 October 2026