Our first question showed us that poinsettia plants really are not the poisonous killers people tend to think they are. They do irritate the stomach and cause drooling and vomiting, but do not require veterinary treatment. The other two in this list are considered “pet safe” actually! Mistletoe, however, has true toxins in both the leaves and the berries. Symptoms of mild ingestion usually include drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea, which are not a huge deal. However, if ingested in larger quantities, the toxins in mistletoe can lead to plunging heart rate and blood pressure. Some animals even have seizures, become comatose, or die! The redeeming quality is – think about where most people keep mistletoe – hanging up, right? So unless you have it displayed differently, or have a very acrobatic cat, access to the plant is usually severely hindered anyway. Just don’t leave it on the counter next to the dog treats. ☺ (so the final answer was B.)
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 12:56:00 +0000
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