A young Jack Russell terrier mix nearly died in San Marcos, Calif., after ingesting a toxic plant, and now, her concerned guardian wants to warn other pet owners of the danger, reported Thursday’s ABC 10 News.
Recently, Mitchell Woolsey’s 14-month-old pup named “Lily,” ate part of a Sago Palm, a plant commonly used for landscaping in southern states.
The toxic effect of the deadly plant quickly took effect on the young dog, who began to display symptoms of lethargy.
Her alert guardians recognized that there was a problem and she was rushed to a veterinary clinic where she fought to recover for three days.
Lily managed to pull through, thanks to the prompt veterinary attention, but things could have ended much differently if the Woolseys would have waited.
Woolsey stated:
“They basically told us this is deadly,”
Every guardian should be aware that all portions of this plant are toxic to dogs, and if they fail to vomit what they consume back up, the risk of dying is high. In fact, dogs who have consumed a portion of this toxic plant have only a 50 percent chance of survival, even with treatment.
According to Pet Poison Hotline, the following are symptoms which dogs may exhibit if they ingest the Sago Palm:
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Lethargy
- Inappetance
- Abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdomen
- Abdominal pain
- Jaundice
- Black-tarry stool
If you suspect that your dog has ingested any portion of the Sago Palm, please seek immediate veterinary care.
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