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Please check and beware, whether you have this type
of plant at home.
The plant is called Sago Palm (scientific name is
Cycas Revoluta) and its highly poisonous to both
pets and humans.
A chemical in the plant called cycasin is toxic and
often causes permanent liver damage as well as
neurological damage if enough of the poison is
absorbed by the body.
The seeds are the most poisonous part of the plant
and the effects on humans are seizures, coma and
death.
Of course you and I wouldn't just yank off a chunk
of this plant and gnaw on it but the seeds are
colourful so if you have kids and Sago Palm in your
backyard, educate them on the danger or get rid of
the plant.
Fortunately our dog was one of the lucky ones. I
later discovered that our dog vomitted the plant in
the yard soon after swallowing it, and after two days
in the vet on IV, and having a ball of charcoal
inserted into his stomach, a test revealed that his
liver was recovering and he came home.
Sadly few people are aware of how dangerous this
plant, many have lost their dogs, and even many
veterinarians are unaware.
This plant doesn't carry a warning label and is
becoming popular in WalMart, Lowes, and Home
Depot.
So spread the word around.
