“They can cause a heart attack and even death,” Dr. Carol Osborne warned of the dangerous decoration.
Mistletoe is beloved by millions of Americans during the holiday season, with lovers locking lips beneath the festive and flirtatious flora.“Mistletoe berries are super toxic — they can cause a heart attack and even death,” Dr. Carol Osborne, of the Ohio-based Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, told
“We see all these warnings on the internet about poinsettias,” the vet stated. “The truth of the matter is, most plants might make the animal drool or get a tummy ache or get a little diarrhea, but most plants are not fatal.”from saying that the festive florals pose a threat to dogs if they ingest the plant’s white sap, which “contains chemicals similar to those in household detergents.”Poinsettias are a popular Christmastime decoration. Dr.
“It’s important to note that all parts of most types of lilies are very toxic to cats. Homes with cats should never have lilies in them,” the American Kennel Club’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Jerry Klein said in a blog post, noting that the flowers are often overlooked in floral arrangements. “If you think your pet ingested a toxic plant, don’t wait!” Dr. Gary Weitzman, the president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, told Chewy. “Plan on visiting your veterinarian or an emergency clinic right away. Call first because your vet might ask you to induce vomiting in your pet.
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