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Sago Palm Warning

Hi everyone! With the warm weather approaching and everyone trimming plants in their yards, we thought we'd inform you of a plant that is highly toxic to dogs (and humans). A lot of people own these plants, but not many realize the dangers.

Sago palms, also called cycad palms, are very poisonous. The seeds, fruit and base are loaded with cycasin, a toxin that causes liver failure. Ingestion of just one seed may cause death in a dog. Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, depression and neurologic signs develop within a few hours of ingestion. Abnormalities in the blood work lag behind clinical signs by about 24 hours making it hard to diagnose. Death occurs within hours to days depending upon the amount of poison ingested.


In a study of 60 dogs with sago palm toxicosis, 95% of them developed liver failure and gastrointestinal problems. Neurologic signs including posterior paresis, depression, problems with coordination called ataxia and seizures occurred in 50% of the animals studied. Unfortunately, once clinical signs occur, one third of dogs will die.

ASPCA's list of toxic plants

Happy Halloween!

Wonderful Cats for Adoption

Hi everyone! We have some amazing cats up for adoption at LABAH right now. We know people often want kittens, but we highly recommend these grown up guys because you'll know exactly what you're getting with them (pure sweetness)! We will have more info on both of these guys soon. Please call or stop by the clinic if you'd like to meet either one of them.

Mose showed up at Dr. Herndon's house and she brought him to the clinic to get neutered and fixed up before adoption. He is now all ready to go and has been chilling out, sleeping and eating like Garfield. He's a very easy-going boy, even when he's being picked on by our other resident orange cats. He LOVES to be pet and thrives on any attention he can get. We'll have more information about this lover boy coming soon!

Sir Notch is also a little lover. He likes to be held just like a baby and will paw at your feet for more attention. More information on him to come soon.

Welcome, baby Coen!

Lauren finally welcomed her baby boy, Coen, on April 3rd at 4:36pm! He weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and is 20.5 inches long!

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CONGRATS TO THE PROUD PARENTS (Lauren & Mike). The extended LABAH family is so excited to have a new nephew!

Good luck, Dr. Cannon

As of this month, Dr. Cannon is no longer at LABAH. We wish her much luck in her continuing education and future endeavors!