Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Doggie Reminder for the Holidays

Just a quick note while I'm thinking of it. Poinsettias are pretty, but for older pets or those more sensitive, they can be dangerous. From the ASPCA, the short version is:

Poinsettia

Scientific Name:
Euphorbia pulcherrima
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Toxicity:
Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats
Toxic Principles:
Irritant Sap (latex)
Clinical Signs:
Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity.
 
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