Christmas plants are nice decor to have at home during this happy season. However, they can cause problems and intoxication in pets.
1. Poinsettia
- The sap of the poinsettia is an irritant. If any part of the plant is ingested by a dog / cat, the animal may show signs of oral irritation like hypersalivating, shaking his / her head and pawing at the head and mouth. The plant can also cause gastrointestinal sign like vomiting.
2. Mistletoe
- Intoxication can happen when large amount of berries are ingested by pets. Symptoms include hypersalivating, vomiting, diarrhoea, increase heart rate / breathing rate and progress to shock and death in severe cases.
3. Holly
- The red berries on holly plant is poisonous and if ingested, can cause gastrointestinal upset like vomiting and diarrhoea which leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
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