Just a reminder about deadly Sago Palm. (chew, cats, medium)
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Here in the south, Sago Palms are very common. I just read this scary article in the local paper, and am passing it on. I don’t have any in my yard, but if I did, I’d be removing it. It’s poisonous to cats also.
Very important. There a lot of Sago Palms in AZ where I used to live. I moved to a place where there were Sago Palms, and I had to hustle to keep my dogs away. Something about them makes dogs want to chew on them. Really scary.
I came upon this same info several years ago when I caught on of my dogs munching on one. Had 2 in large pots...they bit the dust and haven't had another since...I always have dogs.
Interesting. I spent a lot of my growing up years in coastal Florida, and had never heard of Sago palms! Wikipedia entry is pretty short, but I'll guess they are not native, but introduced, as ornamentals? Yeah, I think I'd be getting rid of them if I had any!
When I had my yard redone, the architect asked me what variety of palm trees I wanted. This was before I had a dog, and before I knew that Sago's are toxic to dogs (and cats.) Luckily, I requested "Robellini" variety, so that's what I have. It was just pure dumb luck that I didn't have sago's planted.
Had no idea and I live in S FL with 3 dogs, thanks for the information.
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