Is Sago Palm Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Q: Is sago palm toxic to cats?

Highly toxic to cats. Sago palm is one of the most dangerous plants for dogs and cats. All parts are toxic, especially the seeds, and it can cause liver failure and death. Call your vet immediately.

Q: Is sago palm toxic to dogs?

Highly toxic to dogs. Sago palm is one of the most dangerous plants for dogs and cats. All parts are toxic, especially the seeds, and it can cause liver failure and death. Call your vet immediately.

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Cats

🔴 Highly toxic

Dogs

🔴 Highly toxic

Short answer: Sago palm is one of the most dangerous plants for dogs and cats. All parts are toxic, especially the seeds, and it can cause liver failure and death. Call your vet immediately.

Think your pet ate sago palm? Treat it as an emergency and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs to watch for

Vomiting, which can start within minutes
Bloody vomiting and diarrhea
Lethargy and loss of appetite
Seizures
Problems with blood clotting
Liver failure, which can develop within three days

Why it’s a problem

Toxic principle: Not specified in our source (all parts toxic, seeds most concentrated).

The ASPCA calls sago palm highly toxic to small animals and among the most dangerous ornamental plants.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the sago palm is most toxic?

All parts are toxic, but the seeds (nuts) are the most concentrated, according to the ASPCA.

What should I do if my dog ate sago palm?

Contact your veterinarian as soon as possible, even before signs appear.

Other plants

Sources

Last checked: 2026-11-11. General information, not veterinary advice.