Sago Palms, what I just learned

[filarotten]

After Brutus getting sick from eating my peace lilly I called the emergency vet. my vet recommends. They gave me advice. But, what she asked me blew my mind.
She asked me if I had any Sago Palms in my yard, I told her yes we have one big one.( I dearly love this plant) Luckily he didn't eat this. I had heard they were poisonous but I didn't know how poisonous they were.
She told me one leaf will cause a dog, complete shutdown. They have to be put to sleep. I have never seen my dogs mess with it but why take the chance? I really do love it but I love my dogs more, and after tonight I can't take the chance. I have to think about them and my granddaughter. If it is poisonous to dogs it may do the same thing to her. If you have one get rid of it. It is a life or death situation. I also found out oleanders, which were the ones I always worried about, won't kill an animal but it will cause gatrointestinal problems.
Please, if you have any sago palms get rid of them, no matter how beautiful they are.

[AmberwayGSD]

I am so happy I only have grass and dirt in my backyard.I keep the flowers and plants in the front where the dogs dont go.I am not much of a green thumb anyways.There are lots of plants and flowers that are a danger to pets.I do not keep houseplants either.

[filarotten]

Well, after Brutus eating my inside plant, and me still being worried. Many will be gone tomorrow. It's not worth it.

[AmberwayGSD]

no thats for sure.With christmas coming I tell my family no Pointsettas for me please.My dogs are more importand than ugly red things.I hope he is going to be ok though.

[filarotten]

Thanks, me too...I seem to be having a rough night. I just love him so much and I hate to lose another dog. Mine are like my children. I just realized living up north has it's advantages, you can't grow the tropical plants that are so poisonous to animals.

[AmberwayGSD]

Lol I cant grow many plants lol.I even kill Ferns lol.My Roses look good and my Tulips in Spring but thats about it.My mil is a avid gardener though but not I.I really hope he is ok,is the pepto working yet.