Plant safety record
Sago Palm
Cycas revoluta
A cycad with a stout trunk and a crown of stiff, pinnate leaves; it is not a true palm.
Also called: Japanese sago palm, King sago, Cycad
Cats
Confirmed toxic
Documented as toxic to cats and dogs.
Evidence Strong evidence
Dogs
Confirmed toxic
Documented as toxic to cats and dogs.
Evidence Strong evidence
Why PawPlants gives these results
Documented as toxic to cats and dogs. Documented as toxic to cats and dogs. Do not confuse this cycad with non-toxic true palms such as areca palm.
Identification details
A cycad with a stout trunk and a crown of stiff, pinnate leaves; it is not a true palm. Do not confuse this cycad with non-toxic true palms such as areca palm. Look for the scientific name Cycas revoluta or a verified synonym on the plant label.
Evidence and classification
Cat evidence: Strong evidence. Dog evidence: Strong evidence. Important qualification: Any suspected exposure warrants prompt professional guidance; severity cannot be predicted from this page. Any suspected exposure warrants prompt professional guidance; severity cannot be predicted from this page.
Sources
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Cycas revoluta | Plants of the World Online
Scope: Accepted name and family for Cycas revoluta.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Sago Palm
Scope: Veterinary cat and dog classification for Sago Palm.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
Does Sago Palm have the same result for cats and dogs?
The reviewed classifications match, but each pet result is still stored and reviewed separately.
Can the common name confirm the plant?
No. Do not confuse this cycad with non-toxic true palms such as areca palm.