Is Sago palm poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet nowSago palm is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now if your pet has eaten any of it. All parts of this plant contain the toxin cycasin, and the seeds have the highest concentration.
- Dogs Call a vet now
- Cats Call a vet now
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Sago palm is listed as a problem for both cats and dogs.[1]
- Scientific name
- Cycas
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs, Spines/Thorns”
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Common questions
Is Sago palm a problem for dogs?
Sago palm is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]
Is Sago palm a problem for cats?
Sago palm is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
Sources
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