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Is Queen Sago toxic to cats?

Cycas circinalis

Toxic to cats

Yes — queen sago is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Covered by the ASPCA's Cycads/Sago Palm listing as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are the most dangerous part. Note Cycas circinalis is also linked to BMAA neurotoxin concerns in humans. Keep well away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate queen sago

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move queen sago out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of queen sago to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten queen sago, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is queen sago toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is queen sago toxic to cats?

Yes — queen sago is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Covered by the ASPCA's Cycads/Sago Palm listing as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are the most dangerous part. Note Cycas circinalis is also linked to BMAA neurotoxin concerns in humans. Keep well away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats queen sago?

Covered by the ASPCA's Cycads/Sago Palm listing as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle cycasin causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, jaundice and acute liver failure; seeds are the most dangerous part. Note Cycas circinalis is also linked to BMAA neurotoxin concerns in humans. Keep well away from pets and children. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to queen sago.

What should I do if my cat ate queen sago?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is queen sago toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Queen Sago is toxic to dogs as well. See the full queen sago pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to queen sago?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full queen sago pet-safety