§ Toxic plants · Cycadaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is sago cycad toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Sago cycad (Cycas revoluta) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Critical, level 4 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, dark stools, jaundice (yellow gums or eyes), drinking more than usual, belly pain, bruising and liver failure. Eaten in quantity, it can be fatal. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about sago cycad and pets
Is sago cycad toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists sago cycad as toxic to cats.
Is sago cycad toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists sago cycad as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats sago cycad?
Signs include vomiting, dark stools, jaundice (yellow gums or eyes), drinking more than usual, belly pain, bruising and liver failure. Eaten in quantity, it can be fatal. Plant Smart rates it Critical, level 4 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.