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PET SAFETY ANSWER · CITED TO ASPCA

Is Sago Palm safe for dogs?

Why it's toxic

Toxic principles: Cycasin

Clinical signs in dogs: 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.

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