I saw that there are a lot of questions about the dangers of Holly, but aren't there more dangers to dogs than that? I understand that the holidays are coming up, but don't you think holiday chocolate, poinsettias, and even many holiday nuts would be more dangerous to dogs?
Why does everyone worry about Holly?
2007-10-08 12:52:09 · 21 answers · asked by lola 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No your right but I know many people who do bring Holly into their homes for the Holidays. Mistletoe is also a very dangerous plant to have around too. As well as the ones you have mentioned already. It is never to soon to start to warn people about anything that can harm their dogs during the holidays.
2007-10-08 13:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I think there have been a few dogs lately that have gotten horribly sick from holly. I believe that's why the big uproar all of a sudden. Look when people found out about the Xylitol in gum, and that chocolate was bad, grapes and everything else. People talked about that and asked about it for weeks. The new problem on the list is holly. I think most people just want others to be aware of the problems, many people don't have any idea what kind of problems holly can cause their pets.
I asked about pumpkins, given that hollowe'en is coming up. apparently pumpkin isn't a problem. holly, is a huge problem.
Like Thanksgiving, and turkey bones, everyone should be aware that turkey skin shouldn't be given to dogs, turkey bones are bad. Following Thanksgiving is Christmas, and the huge danger is holly.. Do NOT give holly to your friends this year. A good friend would not share holly with friends.
Plus i think it was on the Oprah show, so everyone is going to be talking about holly dangers now.
2007-10-08 20:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You're right, 'tis the season for lots of dangers to pets. I think it's great that people are taking the time to get the word out early.
Chocolate, poinsettias, and holly are EQUALLY dangerous. People seem to know about chocolate and poinsettias, however, and not know of the dangers of holly.
Holly is not only toxic to pets, but especially dangerous for children.
"Children are especially vulnerable because of age, weight and physical condition."
http://www.peggyleegardenmysteries.com/botanical.htm
Best to keep holly far far away from your home.
2007-10-08 20:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
If I am not mistaken, I believe that the little red berries of the holly bush are considered poisonous. Also, take a look at the barbs on the holly leaf, if you think it would hurt your mouth to chew on it...it would be the same for a dog.
2007-10-08 19:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by punchie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It may be that people are asking questions about the plant holly being toxic to dogs because there have been reports of other 'previously unknown substances' that are toxic and cause either 'kidney failure' or 'liver failure' or death in dogs ... particularly the sweetener Xylitol. You may see more questions about holly because there is more than one 'thing' to holly at Christmas ... the leaves (including their pokey points) and the berries. Actually, both are toxic to dogs, but the berries are 'worse' because the leaves do 'poke' and dogs tend not to eat them, but they will pick up fallen berries from the floor or ground. It's not just DOGS that get sick and even die from Holly and other toxics, though ... cats get sick from many of the same things, and even HEDGEHOGS. I have a hedgehog and she is my 'baby' and I would be totally heartbroken if anything happened to her because I was 'remiss' about finding out and helping her avoid what could kill her. You are correct ... chocolate and nuts are bad for dogs and cats, and so are grapes. Poinsettia is NOT toxic to animals, though, and they very RARELY even take a 'taste' because it's 'bitter' and they spit it right out. There is one other thing that many people 'add' when the weather turns cold though ... ANTIFREEZE that you put into your car is very 'tasty' to animals, and it KILLS THEM ... so if you see any 'purple fluid' they could lick up, CLEAN IT UP and SANITIZE the place thoroughly so the dogs and cats in your neighborhood may have a Merry Christmas too!
2007-10-08 20:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by Kris L 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Because Holly is deadly... besides, its noxious, spreading, and a general pain in the posterior. If more people knew the dangers of Holly, there would be far fewer backyards infested with the stuff and endangering the lives of dogs.
2007-10-08 20:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
There are so many things that are dangerous to dogs during the Holiday. You can never be too careful!
2007-10-08 22:24:04 · answer #7 · answered by Holly Mills 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my name's Holly, I am in no way shape or form a danger to anyone's dog, including my own, fear not fellow yahooers, for I, Holly shall not harm your dog, do however keep the evergreen variety of my name away from your four legged friends.
Love Holly
2007-10-08 19:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Winter Glory 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i have never seen a question on here about Holly and dogs except for this one.
2007-10-08 19:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by cafeene_rush21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jeez...I was unaware! If I HAD Holly near me, I would STOMP it!! Just get some big boots and kick the crap out of it and get it out of here!!!!!!!!!
It is good that there is a forum that can alert us to these dangers!!
Thank God, I think I am Holly free!!!!!!
2007-10-08 21:01:01 · answer #10 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋