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Poinsettia

Usually not needed; call a vet if vomiting persists.

MildDogsCats
Lilies, sago palm and pothos kept on a high shelf away from pets

Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.

What to do right now

  1. 1.Rinse the mouth with water
  2. 2.Offer food or water
  3. 3.Move the plant out of reach

Symptoms

  • Mild drooling
  • Mouth irritation
  • Occasional vomiting

Details

Category
Plant
Toxicity
Mild
Species affected
Dogs, Cats
Routes of exposure
Chewing leaves; the milky sap irritates mouth and stomach.
Urgency
Usually not needed; call a vet if vomiting persists.

Veterinary treatment

Its reputation is worse than the reality, but lilies at the same season are genuinely deadly to cats.

Related hazards

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