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Poisoning Alert - "Sago Palm" or "Cycad"

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                                    Vetsuite_Img_115902 Sago Palm or Cycad
          seeds most poisonous                                                    Vetsuite_Img_115903                                     
 
It has come to our attention that many Home Improvement Stores are selling a house plant that can cause serious poisoning in pets and children.  The plant is called the "Sago Palm" or "Cycad"  It is also referred to as "The Oldest Known Plant:"  It is used in outdoor landscaping but can survive as a houseplant.  All of this plant including the seeds and root ball are toxic.  Signs of illness first appear about 12 hours after ingestion and include gastrointestinal signs such as: vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.  The toxins in the plant lead to severe liver failure that leads to death.  It is estimated that 75 - 80 % of animals ingesting this plant will die in spite of aggressive medical treatment.  If you have one of these plants in your home you will want to keep it away from pets and children, preferably by disposing of it safely in a covered trash can or "rehome" it with someone who doesn't have pets or young children in the household.
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