Is Sago Palm toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Sago Palm for pets?
SEVERE Plant Doctor's data flags Sago Palm as one of its most serious plants for pets. Treat any suspected ingestion as an emergency and call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435.
SEVERE: one of the most dangerous common houseplants. All parts toxic, seeds most concentrated. Causes vomiting, liver failure, and can be fatal. Treat any ingestion as an emergency vet visit.
Cycas revoluta
Also called: King Sago, Cardboard Palm (related Zamia, also toxic), Palma sagú, and Cica.
What makes it toxic
Cycasin.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Melena (black stool)
- Icterus (jaundice)
- Increased thirst
- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
- Bruising
- Coagulopathy (blood clotting problems)
- Liver damage
- Liver failure
- Death
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.
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Is Sago Palm toxic to cats?
Yes, Sago Palm is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Sago Palm toxic to dogs?
Yes, Sago Palm is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Sago Palm also called?
Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta) is also called King Sago, Cardboard Palm (related Zamia, also toxic), Palma sagú, and Cica.
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· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
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