Sago palms (also called King palms or King Sago palms)
are a hardy, ornamental plant found commonly in the Houston area.
Given their prevalence, you or someone near you may even
have one of these Sago palms growing in the yard. But did you know that
this plant can be harmful to your pets? Dogs in particular are likely to
chew on these palms or ingest the seeds/nuts and may become extremely ill
as a result. While it is not well understood why these plants are so
toxic, we do know that they primarily affect the liver and can lead to
liver failure and death.
If your dog has access to these plants, please be sure
they are supervised when around them. If your dog does eat or chew on the
bark or seeds of a Sago palm, please seek veterinary care immediately. The
sooner the exposure is handled, the less likely the risk of long term
complications.
