The following is a partial list of plants that are poisonous or hazardous to your cats, including some
popular holiday plants.
These
traditional holiday plants, if eaten, can cause symptoms as mild as vomiting and diarrhea or as serious as kidney failure leading to death.
Other holiday plants such as poinsettias, mistletoe, holly, and pine tree needles are mildly toxic and may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
While serious complications aren't likely
with holiday plants, it's still best to keep them out of pets» reach.
Have you ever considered two - for - one sales
for holiday plants or a coupon for a spring bouquet for people who buy fresh arrangements in January and February?
The bracts of this pretty poinsettia are speckled with white and red and then set off by deep green leaves for a novel take on this
favorite holiday plant.
Many people decorate their homes with
festive holiday plants that are gorgeous to look at, but may be deadly if eaten.
Although holiday plants make great decor, it's important to keep our furry friends away as certain parts of the plant...
You can
keep holiday plants and Christmas trees inaccessible to pets by closing doors to block access or set up barricades like baby gates or other enclosure devices.
Choose from a variety
of holiday plants: poinsettias, amaryllis, Christmas cacti, rosemary plants, or holly bouquets.
They'll make a bold, colorful statement when added to the trim of your room, but unlike
real holiday plants, they'll require no watering or tending.
Many people are aware that
certain holiday plants, such as Mistletoe and Holly, are poisonous to pets, but what about the most common holiday «plant,» the Christmas tree?
A basket full of poinsettias and greenery adorns an iron gate, with a cute pair of boots holding the
popular holiday plants to the side.
• Plants & Flowers -
Many holiday plants including lilies, holly, mistletoe, and poinsettias are toxic to dogs.
Plant photos, symptoms and poison treatment for poinsettia, mistletoe, holly and
other holiday plants and decorations known to be poisonous to dogs and cats.
Some holiday plants are poisonous.
The best gift you can give your pets is to keep them away from unhealthy foods, dangerous decorations and
holiday plants and trimmings that may be toxic or otherwise harmful to your pets.
Many
holiday plants can cause vomiting and intestinal upset.
Poinsettia: This common
holiday plant can result in mild toxicity including skin irritation (redness and itchiness) and intestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea).
Another popular
holiday plant, Mistletoe can be deadly to pet birds.
Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderate to severely toxic, and you should call your veterinarian or poison control center immediately for specific advice if your pet eats either one of these very common
holiday plants.
The list of Christmas pitfalls for pets is as long as the line to see Santa at the mall.Did you know that small animals can be killed eating the bars of cooking chocolate that are used in holiday baking?What's more,
some holiday plants such as Jerusalem cherries can also be toxic to pets.
Some holiday plants get a bad rap that's not necessarily deserved.
Do not use moth balls to deter your cat from climbing the Christmas tree, digging in
your holiday plants or scaling garlands.
Mistletoe, holly, lilies, pine and cedar are common
holiday plants that can be toxic to pets who eat them.
As fun as it is to be festive for the season,
holiday plants can potentially be toxic to your pets.
Amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common
holiday plants that can be dangerous and even poisonous to pets who decide to eat them.
Other common
holiday plants that are dangerous for pets to ingest are:
Most traditional
holiday plants are not only butt - ugly and tacky to boot, but many of those dubious decorations are not just hideous, but poisonous as well.
The section is arranged categorically by topics including: soil, vegetables, potted plants, bird feeding,
holiday plants, and water gardens.
Be careful with poinsettia and other
holiday plants, however, if you have small children and / or pets.