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