Have you heard about Sago Palms before? Sago palms usually thrive in countries with subtropical to tropical climates like California and Texas. They are landscape plants that you can also put inside your house, even in bonsai form.
However, sago palms can be dangerous because of their toxic content called cycasin. Cycasin can be found in all parts of the plant. The seeds are where experts found the highest range of cycasin. The seeds are known to be tasty for pets like cats and dogs, but ingesting the seeds of sago palms could take the life of your pet. The toxin dramatically affects the number of proteins in your pet’s body. It decreases protein.
The symptoms that might show after ingesting the seeds are the following:
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Depression
- Coma
The symptoms could last for a few hours to a few days. Blood clotting or DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) can also happen, making treatment or surgery impossible.
If your pet is showing any signs of toxicity, take him to the nearest pet clinic London, ON immediately.
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