Besides the worries of the puppy pulling the tree down, or possibly eating
poisonous poinsettias leaves, consider what your guests might leave within puppy's reach: purses, shoes, expensive dress coats and hats.
Or to keep kids away from
poisonous poinsettias?
Not exact matches
Previously thought to be
poisonous, the
poinsettia is actually safe.
Garden plants like
poinsettias, azaleas, rhododendrons, dumb cane, Japanese yew, oleander and English ivy are
poisonous for a puppy so keep them covered or remove them completely.
Decoration Holly, mistletoe,
poinsettias, and some lilies are
poisonous.
Google is a popular resource for pet owners who may be curious if it's safe to feed their pets turkey or if
poinsettias are really
poisonous or not.
If you have household plants, be aware that some are
poisonous to cats, including mistletoe, lilies, aloe, azaleas, marijuana, tulips, rhododendron, mums and
poinsettia.
Join Pet Poison Helpline's Drs. Ahna Brutlag and Justine Lee as they discuss some common toxins seen around the holidays
poisonous to cats and dogs, including:
poinsettias, lilies, mistletoe, alcohol, unbaked bread dough, grapes, raisins, fatty table scraps and human medications.
If you own birds, though, you may want to opt for a safer decoration —
Poinsettias are not only
poisonous to birds, but to other pets, and people as well.
The appealing - looking
poinsettia, if ingested, can cause vomiting, and the American mistletoe is so
poisonous it literally can be the kiss of death.
By now most people know that
Poinsettia is
poisonous but holly, lilly, Jerusalem cherry, and mistletoe can also make your dog (or you) sick if ingested.
Some plants that are
poisonous include amaryllis, English ivy, narcissus, dieffenbachia, mistletoe,
poinsettia, holly, philodendron, azalea, rhododendron, daffodil daphne, foxglove, bleeding heart, potato, iris, ivy, oleander, rubber plant, tobacco, tulip, clematis, morning glory, and weeping fig.
Unfortunately, mistletoe berries and the leaves, stems and flowers of
poinsettia can be
poisonous to pets.
Candles should never be left unattended,
poinsettias are
poisonous to cats, and if you have a Christmas tree, don't let your pet drink the tree water, it probably contains dangerous preservatives or fertilizers.
Plant photos, symptoms and poison treatment for
poinsettia, mistletoe, holly and other holiday plants and decorations known to be
poisonous to dogs and cats.
Mistletoe berries and
poinsettia leaves, stems & flowers can be
poisonous to pets.
Poinsettias (Euphorbia) have gotten a bad rap as an extremely
poisonous plant due to an urban legend dating back to 1919 — reference for
poinsettia myth.
Some indoor and outdoor plants that are
poisonous to cats include amaryllis, English Ivy, narcissus, dieffenbachia (dumb cane), mistletoe,
poinsettia, holly, philodendron, azalea, rhododendron, daffodil, daphne, foxglove, bleeding heart, potato, iris, ivy, oleander, rubber plant, tobacco, tulip, clematis, morning glory, and weeping fig.
Keep cats away from the
poisonous houseplants, such as dieffenbachia, mistletoe berries, and
poinsettia.
Poinsettias get the most attention as potentially
poisonous holiday plants, but their toxicity is overrated.
Many of us have heard that
poinsettias are
poisonous, but so are holly and mistletoe.
Remove
poisonous houseplants, such as amaryllis, mistletoe, holly, or
poinsettia, or keep them in hanging baskets up high, where your puppy can not reach them.
Many household plants are also
poisonous, such as
poinsettia and philodendron.
«
Poinsettia plants are
poisonous if consumed», says Dr. Simon, «and therefore do provide a very real Christmas hazard for both dogs and cats, so place the plants well out of reach of your curious pets.»
Holly, mistletoe,
poinsettias, lilies and daffodils are
poisonous to your pet, so keep them in a place where they can't get to them.