Can cats eat sago palm?

Q: Can cats eat sago palm?

A single seed can cause liver failure — extremely dangerous. Cycasin in sago palm destroys the liver. Seeds are the most toxic but every part is dangerous, and mortality is high even with treatment.

If your cat ate it

Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea (possibly bloody), drooling, lethargy, later jaundice, bleeding, seizures
When: 15 minutes to hours; liver failure in 2–3 days
What to do now: Go to a vet immediately — decontamination and liver support are needed even without symptoms.

Don't.

Why

Cycasin in sago palm destroys the liver. Seeds are the most toxic but every part is dangerous, and mortality is high even with treatment.

If your cat has a condition

Dangerous for every cat, with or without a health condition.

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

ASPCA — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants for Cats

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