| Are poinsettias poisonous? And if so, what is the effect? |
| Medicine considers them to have low toxicity that can irritate the skin, mouth, eyes and stomach of house pets. Pets who nibble on poinsettias, particularly the leaves and stems may exhibit irritation, discomfort, and rash around the mouth and eyes. Nausea and vomiting may occur if sufficient quantities are consumed. Therefore it may be a good idea to keep poinsettias away from curious pets, like cats. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to stop in again with another question any time we can help! Medicine considers them to have low toxicity that can irritate the skin, mouth, eyes and stomach of house pets. Pets who nibble on poinsettias, particularly the leaves and stems may exhibit irritation, discomfort, and rash around the mouth and eyes. Nausea and vomiting may occur if sufficient quantities are consumed. Therefore it may be a good idea to keep poinsettias away from curious pets, like cats. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to stop in again with another question any time we can help! |
