Are sago palms poisonous to dogs?

Dogs are known to chew on and eat plants, sometimes even poisonous plants. Sago palms are one type of toxic plants to dogs. read more

Sago palms are one of these plants. The leaves from the sago palm can cause severe damage to the liver and potentially death when they are ingested by dogs. The sago palm is also known colloquially as coontie palms, cardboard palms, cycads, or zymias. read more

All parts of sago palm are considered poisonous, with the seeds (nuts) being the most toxic part of the plant. Sago palm contains cycasin, which is the primary active toxic agent resulting in severe liver failure in dogs. read more

Sago palms (Cycas and Macrozamia spp.) can be found as outdoor ornamental plants in warm climates or as houseplants in cooler climes. Ingestion of sago palm plants can cause liver failure and death in dogs and cats. All parts of the plant are toxic, with the seeds having the highest concentration of toxin. One seed can kill a dog. read more