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03-22-2009, 04:14 AM | #1 |
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| I had a Saga palm once and would not have known better I had one in the planter next to the hot tub outdoors. It died and I have been looking for a replacement ever since because it takes little care....glad I never found it now. Sago Palm Plant Kills Puppy It’s hard to believe a houseplant could harm a tough cookie like the Woytek family’s Lab mix, Amber. A survivor of Hurricane Ike, the young pup was diagnosed with distemper in the months after her adoption from the Houston SPCA in September 2008. But according to Laurie Woytek, Amber defeated the often fatal virus—and went on to form a tight bond with her canine “sister” and partner-in-crime, Scout, a one-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback mix. Early last month, Laurie discovered that Amber had eaten parts of a sago palm plant. Sago palm—with its dark green leaves and hairy trunk—has become a popular houseplant in recent years, but unbeknownst to many green-thumbed pet parents, it’s also highly toxic to cats and dogs. Immediately ill, Amber was hospitalized at a nearby emergency clinic. Says Laurie, “I was very scared, but thought, ‘She's tough—she'll make it through.’” After several days in the hospital, the emergency veterinarian delivered the heartbreaking news to the Woyteks—Amber had developed jaundice and life-threatening liver failure. “We took Amber to our regular veterinarian to discuss our options with him,” explains Laurie. “She suffered seizures in the car on the way, and we ultimately made the very difficult, yet humane decision to let her go.” Sadly, Amber’s story is all too common. Since 2003, the ASPCA has seen an increase by more than 200 percent of sago palm and cycad poisonings, and 50 to 75 percent of those ingestions resulted in fatalities. According to Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, veterinary toxicologist and vice president of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, all parts of the plant are toxic, not just the seeds or nuts, and common signs of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, depression, seizures and liver failure. Before the Woytek family said their final goodbyes to Amber, they took her home to see her best buddy, Scout. “As Amber lay still on the floor, Scout kept nudging her as if to say, ‘C’mon, get up,’” Laurie says. “They weren’t just 'sissies'—as we referred to them—they were best friends.” “It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do,” reflects Laurie. “Amber is truly missed and will forever be in our hearts. She was our little princess.” In memory of Amber, and to mark the end of National Poison Prevention Week, March 15-21, the ASPCA reminds all pet parents to stay informed about protecting pets from accidental poisonings. Please read our poison prevention tips online. Animal Poison Control Center
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03-22-2009, 05:47 AM | #2 |
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| I had read before that they are poisonous to pets and people. We have a few sago palms around the pool. I had planted them before I knew. Luckily, none of our dogs have ever botherd with them. I will make sure to keep a close eye out though. I checked one list of poisonous plants and found that I have several more around the yard or house: Amaryllis Azalea Mums Croton Hydrangea Philodendren Elephant ear English Ivy and I did have a Poinsetta, but it didn't make it. There are so many, it is best just to make sure they don't chew on any plant. Even grass (which is fine for them to eat most of the time) can be dangerous if you have just had a chemical treatment of some kind. This time of year, many are applying fertilizers and insecticides to their lawns. So, our pets may have to forgo their "salads" for a while.
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03-22-2009, 06:02 AM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenvil, NJ, USA
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| Sago Palm in NJ 13 years ago while in Florida we bought a Sago Palm with us to NJ. It picked everyones legs all the way home. We have nurtured it and brought it inside in the winter and back out in the summer. Watered it, fertilized it, etc. After reading little Chloes story, it is gone. I do not even want to take a chance on having one around. I love my little furkids way too much. |
03-22-2009, 06:11 AM | #5 |
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| I am not sure if this is toxic to dogs, but it will kill a goat: Rhododendron
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03-22-2009, 05:30 PM | #6 |
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| I had an indoor, small one that I thew out after reading what happened to poor Chloe.
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03-23-2009, 05:04 AM | #7 |
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| Yes!! They are very toxic to dogs.
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