one week 3 days

I am happy to report that our other dog, Bammer, seems to be doing fine! We have finished with the treatments of activated charcoal and have been giving him medicine for the past week. I'm still not getting my hopes up that we are in the clear because the vet said it could attack his liver and kidneys weeks or months down the road. All we can do now is wait and enjoy everyday that we have with him.

This past week has been hard for Mike and I but we have received such overwhelming support from all of our friends and family. We miss Tulip so much and everyday we are reminded of how much she was a part of our lives. Our daily routine seems a little off. I've just now started to pick up her toys and things around the house and have been putting them away. I find myself looking for her balled up on the couch while I'm on the computer or hiding in the sheets before I get in the bed at night. She had such a quiet, calming presence that I miss the most. Its tough to come home and hear only one bark though the door or to watch T.V without her in my lap. So I've just been keeping myself occupied lately.

I think the only thing that helps me get though it is by telling others about the dangers of Sago Palms. I went to Sams yesterday and I turned the corner to find TONS of them. Probably 8 pallets full. My heart started pounding and I stood there for about 30 min and told EVERY SINGLE person that walked by about the dangers of the plant (even if they weren't looking to buy one). Finally a manager came over and I explained to her what had happened to Tulip and Bammer and that the emergency vet sees one dog die a week in Houston. I pleaded with her to post a warning as tears filled up in my eyes and she seemed to really take it into consideration. She had no idea that they were toxic to animals and children. Even if she doesn't post a sign at least I informed her and a hand full of people.

Please help me spread the word.

sago palm is killing my family

I have never blogged before but ever since I lost Tulip I had to do something! Not even 8 hours after we let her go our other dog, Bammer had ingested the sago. PLEASE SEE BELOW

http://www.tonyspencer.com/2007/10/03/this-plant-will-kill-your-dog-and-maybe-your-kids/

SAGO PALM is killing my family

I posted a bulletin on Myspace Saturday about the dangers of the Sago Palm plant to animals and children. Please inspect your yard for this toxic plant. Even if its not in your yard, nuts can be carried by squirrels from neighbors plants.I'm so sad to report that my Tulip didn't make it. She fought really hard but we had to put her to sleep on Monday morning. We spent all day getting rid of the sago palms and still couldn't find any seeds. We were so confused as to where she could of gotten them. Later that day our other dog, Bammer, was found chewing on a large one on the kitchen floor!!! Six of us searched the yard and found nuts lined up on our back fence from the squirrels.

We rushed him to the hospital and they pumped his stomach and started the treatment. We were well aware of the consequences and the amount of money we would have to spend for him not to make it anyway. He is home with us but we have to watch for signs of liver and kidney failure. He seems OK but the affects of the poison can show up suddenly in a week or several months. THIS PLANT IS DEADLY. Even though he made it through the acute stages he will likely die in the near future.PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell everyone you know that SAGO PALM IS HIGHLY TOXIC!! It looks like a palm tree bush. EVERY part of the plant is poison. The seeds are the most concentrated. They can range in size depending on the plant. They have a bright red raisin like shell and the inside looks like a macadamia nut.

Go to Google to see several images.

Help me help others. Our animals are our family. Protect them.

Thanks,
Jill