Poinsettia sap can be irritating to the mouth and stomach of the cat that chews on the leaves or stems of this festive plant.
Holly (both berries and leaves), mistletoe berries and
poinsettia sap all pose dangers for pets.
Some studies suggest that
poinsettia sap can be irritating to the skin, and, of course, any adverse reactions to plant ingestion should be reported to poison control centers.
Not exact matches
The
sap of the
Poinsettia plant is considered mildly toxic, and can cause nausea or vomiting in your dog.
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Sap from
Poinsettias can cause mouth blistering.
Poinsettia: The plant's brightly colored leaves contain a
sap that is irritating to the tissues of the mouth and esophagus.