Are poinsettias poisonous if eaten by cats or dogs?

Question

I usually give poinsettias as gifts this time of year,but I don't want to harm any family pets.

Answer 1

The plant , in itself, gets a bad rep for being poinsonous. As a euphorbia, it is mildy irritating. However, the greenhouses that grow them to perfection for the holiday season used to use highly toxic pesticides to control whitefly and other highly destructive pests. Newer methods and tighter controls have reduced the problem to the point they are not deadly, but it's better to err on the side of caution.
Make sure the person on your list is aware of the concerns and tell them you don't mind if they regift it. It might let them off the hook for Aunt Hattie in the nursing home.

Answer 2

Apparently that particular plant is not usually fatally poisonous and it can make a cat or dog very sick if they eat any part of it.

They have such beautiful wreaths in garden stores at this time of year. If they are hung on a wall or door they would be out of reach of any household pets.

Answer 3

Yes, Poinsettias are poisonous and so is elephant ears, they will make the animals very sick. It can kill your animals. Need to have them check at the vet. sandy_buckie

Answer 4

Yes they are poisonous. But, the Cat Fancier's Website says the risk is not so great. Why take the chance?

Answer 5

In a word, yes. Be sure to put them up somewhere where the animals can't get to them.

They are one of the most poisonous houseplants.

Answer 6

Yes they are poisonous but I don't think to the point of death. I think they can just make a cat or dog pretty sick.

Answer 7

they are VERY poisonous, a little can make animals sick.