Beware Of Sago Palm Trees

Caesar's Mom · 06-04-2008, 12:27 AM

My beloved, Caesar, passed away this afternoon. He just turned 1 years old last weekend and my husband and I are devastated. I am also scheduled to deliver our first baby in 3 days.

Both of our dobies (Brutus is 10 months) ate some seeds off of a sago palm tree. I wasn't able to stop them in time. In fact, I didn't even realize how deadly they were until both dogs began vomiting within a couple of hours. Both dogs received the most the medicine could offer...although Caesar's liver began failing after 36 hours. He was on a number of medications, plasma, the whole nine yards....but it wasn't enough to save him. My little Brutus is still fighting for his life and has a better chance of surviving. Unfortunately, we were told that even if he makes it through the initial treatment, his liver could fail weeks from now anyway.

We live in Southern California and there are Sago palms everywhere. I don't think that many people know how deadly they are. Sago palms are on the list of toxic plants, but I think that they should be highlighted as one of the few that are almost always lethal to dogs.

I just hope that by posting this message, someone who has a sago palm tree will be able to dig theirs up before they lose their precious dobie. I don't know how I'll ever forgive myself for not being aware in the first place.

2RescuedDobies · 06-04-2008, 01:41 AM

Thanks so much for posting this. It will help others be more aware. I know I am. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your pup.

**triciakoontz** · 06-04-2008, 02:26 AM

I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup and the struggle for life your other pup is having. Sending you prayers for a safe delivery of a healthy baby and bringing home a healed puppy. I know you will be very busy in the next week(s) - just know we'll all be thinking of you.

Dobemom2b · 06-04-2008, 02:45 AM

5 Deadliest Plants to Pets

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5 Deadliest Plants to Pets

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center wants to educate pet owners and veterinarians on the five most potentially dangerous plants to cats, dogs and other companion animals.

According to data compiled by the Center from January 2001 to December 2004, the most commonly reported plants with the potential to produce life-threatening problems in pets were Lily, Azalea, Oleander, Sago Palm and Castor Bean.

“We typically recommend that pets not be allowed to eat plants in general,” says Dr. Safdar Khan, Veterinary Toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “However, it is especially critical that these plants be kept out of the reach of animals, as they have the potential to cause serious, even fatal systemic effects when ingested.”
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I am sorry for your loss but you may also want to know about these other common landscape plants to avoid them also.

MissPhoebe · 06-04-2008, 02:59 AM

So very sorry for your loss and continued struggle with your other pup. You are in my prayers. Hope he recovers fast and well. Thanks for the news about the danger this palm presents. I live in LA and an in-law offered me a sago palm as he grows them and I am glad I never took him up on it. Sorry you are going through this.

dobe8 · 06-04-2008, 03:25 AM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I feel so bad. We also live in SoCal and I did not know how toxic that plant is. You are right, they are everywhere! My mom has them in her front yard and I had no idea! Thank you so much, I am sure that by posting this you will be saving another life.

faber · 06-04-2008, 03:28 AM

I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. And thanks to any of you with such warnings. It is very much appreciated. We all make mistakes and can't possibly predict every negative result of every action. Sharing your experience with us may help save anothers loved one. Thank you and God Bless. Also, I have to say (tho it may not b the place right now) congrats. on your first baby!

zeus and me · 06-04-2008, 06:40 AM

so sorry to read this......try to calm yourself. soon you will have a little baby to care for. my heart goes out to you.

chaos · 06-04-2008, 09:19 AM

I am so sorry to hear about this...it breaks my heart. I live in Florida and have sago palms in the yard. Thanks so much for this info, I didn't know they were so deadly.

Jax · 06-04-2008, 09:42 AM

I am so sorry you are going threw such a time; try not to let the guilt overtake you during this wonderful time in your life. Easier said than done, no doubt - but you will make it threw this. Thank you for sharing, as said before, you very well have saved another Dobe's life. I have a sago palm in my sunroon - it will be history today - so from the bottom of my heart - thank you.

Congratulations on your new arrival ~ may God bless your entire family.