Puppy Dies From Backyard Plant
Puppies chew on countless things, sticks, shoes, furniture, and
other household items. But, an unfortunate story recently out of
California told of a 5 month old Labrador Retriever puppy that died
after chewing on common backyard plant. The puppy ate a Sago Palm
and died after a valiant fight to survive.
Sago Palms are very commonly planted in yards here in Las Vegas.
Nurseries are not required to list any plant as toxic to animals, so
pet owners should beware. The Sago Palm is one of the most dangerous
plants that animals can get into. All parts of the plant are toxic,
although the seeds are the worst. Following ingestion of a Sago
Palm, a pet may develop signs of illness within 1-2 days. Affected
animals will develop liver failure, bleeding disorders, and
gastrointestinal disturbances. Sadly, most animals that ingest the
Sago Palm will not survive. If you suspect your dog has chewed on a
Sago, do not delay in seeing your veterinarian.
Please check with your veterinarian about any concerns with toxic
household or backyard vegetation. Also, for an extensive list of
poisonous plants visit these websites:
www.veterinarypartner.com
www.aspca.org/apcc
Pet of The Month
We are very pleased to announce "Rusty" as our recognized Pet of the
Month for March. "Rusty" is a feline with quite a story of
persevering through his medical problems. We all at LMAH are pleased
to see him 100% healed and back to his old self again.
Quick Tip for Hamsters
"Wet Tail" is a common medical problem seen in pet rodents and is
also known by the term, Proliferative ileitis. It is a rapidly fatal
bacterial intestinal infection. Early signs include loss of
appetite, diarrhea, and wetness along rear end. Some hamsters will
sit in a hunched, painful appearing posture.
See your veterinarian immediately if your rodent develops diarrhea.
Wet tail is a
life-threatening, aggressive disease that can be fatal within just
24 hours. Your veterinarian will likely administer fluids for
dehydration, prescribe antibiotics, and offer a hand feeding formula
like Oxbow's Critical Care Formula. Please call the doctors at LMAH
(645-3116) if you have any questions regarding your hamster's
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