In the ASPCA newsletter this morning, there was a reminder about how deadly the Sago Palm can be.  Please make sure your puppies, dogs, kittens and cats do not have access to these plants.  For more information, visit the ASPCA website.

Sago Palm

Additional Common Names: Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm, cycads and zamias

Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta, zamia species

Family: Cycadaceae

Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Horses

Toxic Principles: Cycasin

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, melena, icterus, increased thirst, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, coagulopathy, liver damage, liver failure, death