Are poinsettias poisonous to dogs?

Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. While poinsettias are commonly “hyped” as poisonous plants, they rarely are, and the poisoning is greatly exaggerated. When ingested, mild signs of vomiting, drooling, or rarely, diarrhea may be seen. read more

Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Sources: During the holidays, Poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Mechanism of action: The milky white sap found in poinsettias contains chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. read more

During the holidays, poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs. The milky white sap found in poinsettias contains chemicals called diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. read more

For the hundredth time, poinsettias are not fatal to dogs and cats. Go forth and decorate! “But my dog only ate a little chocolate.” Okay, chocolate is toxic to pets, but maybe not as lethal as once believed. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to dogs. Chocolate is primarily toxic to pets because it contains an ingredient similar to caffeine called theobromine. read more