Should I put a stop to this?

[Gbarce]

I haven't tried it for myself but I understand that teh seeds of the Areca Catechu has some narcotic effect.

I saw my dog zealously munching on something and --yup-- its a betel nut.

He seems to be really enjoying himself

[Gbarce]

there are a couple of trees here with dozens of ripe fruits falling off.

THis is a tiny dog and I was wondering there would be negative effects on such a small animal -- he probably has access to 20 seeds at any given time.

I know it sounds stupid but -- Can you overdose on Betel Nuts?? ( I am half smiling as I write this)

[Jonathan]

Gene,

if he starts looking like Marlon Brando in 'Apocalypse Now' then you'll know its gone too far....

Also if you start noticing money missing from your wallet, its time for rehab...

Cheers,

Jonathan

[peachy]

They are supposed to be dried and roasted before chewing (according to sources). They have some kind of narcotic effect so I dont think it wise the pooch should be allowed to continue his habit. I had a poodle addicted to chocolate once and she could even figure out how to get it from on top of the fridge. It was a big fridge and a small poodle too. Meanwhile, back to own problem children who cant resist snacking on blood and bone fertiliser !!

Peachy

[aussiearoids]

a CHEMICAL REACTION WITH [mineral] lime and another leaf from a Piper is needed so don't worry Gene ... dogs just love chewing anything .. try and get him to husk coconuts

[Walter John]

a CHEMICAL REACTION WITH [mineral] lime and another leaf from a Piper is needed so don't worry Gene ... dogs just love chewing anything .. try and get him to husk coconuts

[Dr. George]

Betel nut contains arecoline. Signs of Areca catechu toxicity include ataxia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia and hypertension. Arecoline was used in early veterinary deworming medications to induce intestinal motility and expelling of any intestinal parasites. In looking at the picture, of even more concern to me is the size on the nut - just right for swallowing and getting lodged in the intestinal track (like golf balls, corn cobs and plastic toys).

gmp

[Kris]

Well Said George,

I lost one of my boxer pet by name pinky,Since it regularly used to eat falling mangoes from our trees during its night patrolling.And it loved ripe mangoes very much.

But this did not stop there,one evening it started to bark heavily for no reason,and finally it died of ceasure.Was it due to suffocation or due to heart attack on account of pain.Its not clear.

But by the time i arrived at our house i noticed pinky lying on the floor and all our family members weeping standing beside it.. And i saw a huge mango seed in its abdomen area,locked side ways.

i.e the seed was unable to move up or down..And on that day it did not take in any food at all.

So if we had controlled this pet from eating mangos,rather than turning a blind eye to its liking for mangos,we would not have lost this pet...which is about 11 years old and was regarded as a old granny of our house..

So gene the choice is your,as to what your are going to do ! you can tie a net around beetle palm fruit area.And save your pet.And iam sure you love him too.Always train your pet to eat food placed only in his plate and not eat food which he finds here & there.That training is a must for its longavity.

Kris.

[Mark Heath]

Well Said George,

I lost one of my boxer pet by name pinky,Since it regularly used to eat falling mangoes from our trees during its night patrolling.And it loved ripe mangoes very much.

But this did not stop there,one evening it started to bark heavily for no reason,and finally it died of ceasure.Was it due to suffocation or due to heart attack on account of pain.Its not clear.

But by the time i arrived at our house i noticed pinky lying on the floor and all our family members weeping standing beside it.. And i saw a huge mango seed in its abdomen area,locked side ways.

i.e the seed was unable to move up or down..And on that day it did not take in any food at all.

So if we had controlled this pet from eating mangos,rather than turning a blind eye to its liking for mangos,we would not have lost this pet...which is about 11 years old and was regarded as a old granny of our house..

So gene the choice is your,as to what your are going to do ! you can tie a net around beetle palm fruit area.And save your pet.And iam sure you love him too.Always train your pet to eat food placed only in his plate and not eat food which he finds here & there.That training is a must for its longavity.

Kris.

Good point Kris, that is the reason Gene was asking his question! I am sorry to hear about you losing your pet.

I have a 4 month old puppie that LOVES fresh Queen fruit/seed. I steer him clear because i am worried that they will clog his intestines like what happened to your pooch.

I could'nt stand to lose another best friend, my buddie in my avatar was run over right in front of my house on a lone country road!

Mark

[Ken Johnson]

This is a first for me to see but I have seen dogs eat many fruits. They will carry an avocado to thier favorite spot in the shade and lick it to death. I doubt they will eat the seeds of the Areca. I have never seen a dog eat a big seed.

As far as the dog getting high I have seen that too but never with Areca. I have eaten the fresh fruit, which is plesant, and not gotten a buzz.

[Dr. George]

Hey Ken - You would be surprised at what I have removed from the gastrointestinal tract of dogs - no palm seeds, but all of the other above including avocado pits - socks, nylon stockings, rubber balls of all sizes, plastic bottle caps - if it goes in the mouth it can end up in the stomach - gmp

[Kris]

I have a 4 month old puppie that LOVES fresh Queen fruit/seed. I steer him clear because i am worried that they will clog his intestines like what happened to your pooch.

I could'nt stand to lose another best friend, my buddie in my avatar was run over right in front of my house on a lone country road!

Mark

Dear Mark

Iam very sorry to hear about your loss,We all know how it feels.

Kris.

[Lowey]

Gene,

My dogs love chewing Wodyetia bifurcata seeds, it has not hurt them so far and as far as the Areca seeds go, I dont think the pulp will make them high

[palmislandRandy]

My dog also eats palm seeds (or anything else mildly edible). He used to eat the queen fruit & spit out the seeds, but lately I've been seeing seeds in his poop! No Arenga, Caryota or other "toxic" plants can be planted in his yard. Randy