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flipflopsusie · 12-20-2008, 07:37 AM

I just came down stairs and saw that a leave had fallen off of a poinsetta plant that I have sitting on my mantel, and it was all chewed up. Do you think that him chewing on that will harm him? Needless to say I got rid of that plant already

Suzy · 12-20-2008, 07:51 AM

Call your vet right away! I'm not sure, but I believe they can be poisonous!

browniesmom622 · 12-20-2008, 08:09 AM

1.) Poinsettia – The poinsettia is a popular and beautiful plant during the holiday season. These plants are usually not deadly when ingested. The plant has changed some through hybridization so the floral industry contends that these plants are not poisonous.

The poinsettia is listeed as poisonous because the sap is an irritant. If any part of the plant is ingested by a dog, cat, rabbit, or other curious pet the animal may show signs of oral irritation by shaking its head, hyper-salivating, or pawing at the head and mouth. The plant my also cause vomiting.

Treatment – Wash the sap off immediately to stop further irritation. If the animal is vomiting or if the eyes appear inflamed then call your veterinarian. Medications may be needed to treat your pets eyes and/or to treat the GI tract.

stovesj · 12-20-2008, 09:15 AM

There was an article in our newspaper this morning stating it is a myth that poinsettias are poisonous.

Suzy · 12-20-2008, 01:32 PM

Oh good, I'm glad you both knew!

cocoangel · 12-20-2008, 03:29 PM

well what do ya know!!!!.......and I always thought they were poisonous!!!

flipflopsusie · 12-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the replies today, i was so scared this morning all i could think is that i had allowed something in the house that could harm my baby,i would never forgive myself. So i watched him very closely all day and i also did some research and found out that they were not harmful, i think everyone thought they were as dangerous as i did. Well thank god all is well..thanks everyone.

12-20-2008, 07:37 AM	#1
flipflopsusie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston Posts: 319	Poinseetta? I just came down stairs and saw that a leave had fallen off of a poinsetta plant that I have sitting on my mantel, and it was all chewed up. Do you think that him chewing on that will harm him? Needless to say I got rid of that plant already

12-20-2008, 07:51 AM	#2
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Call your vet right away! I'm not sure, but I believe they can be poisonous! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

12-20-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	1.) Poinsettia – The poinsettia is a popular and beautiful plant during the holiday season. These plants are usually not deadly when ingested. The plant has changed some through hybridization so the floral industry contends that these plants are not poisonous. The poinsettia is listeed as poisonous because the sap is an irritant. If any part of the plant is ingested by a dog, cat, rabbit, or other curious pet the animal may show signs of oral irritation by shaking its head, hyper-salivating, or pawing at the head and mouth. The plant my also cause vomiting. Treatment – Wash the sap off immediately to stop further irritation. If the animal is vomiting or if the eyes appear inflamed then call your veterinarian. Medications may be needed to treat your pets eyes and/or to treat the GI tract. __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

12-20-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
stovesj Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 3,299	There was an article in our newspaper this morning stating it is a myth that poinsettias are poisonous. __________________ JoanneGracie and Izzy Wag More...Bark Less

12-20-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Oh good, I'm glad you both knew! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

12-20-2008, 03:29 PM	#6
cocoangel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: jersey shore Posts: 181	well what do ya know!!!!.......and I always thought they were poisonous!!! __________________ SashaCeCeMaureen CoCoChanel

12-20-2008, 09:15 PM	#7
flipflopsusie YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: houston Posts: 319	Thanks for the replies today, i was so scared this morning all i could think is that i had allowed something in the house that could harm my baby,i would never forgive myself. So i watched him very closely all day and i also did some research and found out that they were not harmful, i think everyone thought they were as dangerous as i did. Well thank god all is well..thanks everyone.