Sago Palm

Not listed does not mean safe.

Unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source · shows: Cycas revoluta

Cycas revoluta, zamia species

Also known as: Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias

Family: Cycadaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ Toxic 🐶 Dogs⚠ Toxic 🐴 Horses⚠ Toxic 🐰 Rabbits! Caution 🦜 Pet birds (general)! Caution

Each tile reflects collected claims for that animal. Missing animals are listed below.

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict and evidence
Companion mammals
🐱 Cats	Cats: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
🐶 Dogs	Dogs: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
Horses & livestock
🐴 Horses	Horses: ⚠ Toxic ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — ⚠ Toxic Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses Read original source
Small mammals
🐰 Rabbits	Rabbits: ! Caution Wisconsin House Rabbit Society — Classes of Toxic Plants — ! Caution Sago Palm Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 2 — "May cause allergic reaction in rabbits. Be cautious." Read original source
Birds
🦜 Pet birds (general)	Pet birds (general): ! Caution VCA Animal Hospitals — Plants That Are Toxic to Birds — ! Caution Sago Palm VCA: on the list of "many plants which may be poisonous to birds, although it is not exhaustive"; no asterisk, so not specifically reported harmful in birds. VCA notes information is often inferred from other species. Read original source

No reliable data for 18 animals

No reliable data for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Cycasin Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death. Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-26. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.

Cycads