PET SAFETY ANSWER · CITED TO ASPCA
Is Sago Palm safe for cats?
Why it's toxic
Toxic principles: Cycasin
Clinical signs in cats: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death.
Severity rating: life-threatening
Source
Classification per the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database entry for Sago Palm. Verified 2026-05-28. We update these answers when ASPCA changes the classification.