Poinsettias Poisonous?
December 19th, 2007
We were just having a discussion at work if Poinsettias are in fact dangerous. A coworker received one as a gift and would like to bring it home, but is worried her cats and dogs will get ill. Another coworker thought that was just an old wives tale. Does anyone know if Poinsettias are, in fact poisonous for our pets?
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· Lilies that may be found in holiday flower arrangements could be deadly to your cat. Many types of lily, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca, can cause kidney failure in cats.
· Poinsettias are generally over-rated in toxicity. If ingested, poinsettias can be irritating to the mouth and stomach, and may cause mild vomiting or nausea.
· Mistletoe has the potential to cause cardiovascular problems. However, mistletoe ingestion usually only causes gastrointestinal upset.
· Holly ingestion could cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and lethargy.