🌿 Sago Palm
Verdict
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS — liver failure, often fatal.
If your cat ate this
Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.
- 1. Call your veterinarian immediately
- 2. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- 3. Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 (consultation fee applies)
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Verdict
All parts of the sago palm (Cycas revoluta) are toxic, with the seeds (nuts) being the most dangerous. They contain cycasin, which causes severe liver failure. Sago palm toxicity has a mortality rate of 50-75% even with treatment. All parts of the plant are toxic — seeds, leaves, trunk, and roots. This is a popular ornamental plant that is extremely dangerous in homes with cats.
Symptoms to watch for
- • vomiting (within hours)
- • diarrhea
- • bloody stool
- • lethargy
- • jaundice
- • liver failure
- • seizures
- • death
What to do
VETERINARY EMERGENCY. Contact your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) immediately. Aggressive treatment including liver support is needed. Remove sago palms from your home and garden.
📞 US ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
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