Poinsettia
One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Poinsettia is only mildly toxic to cats (S1 Caution): its milky sap can cause drooling, vomiting, and skin irritation, but its reputation as a deadly plant is greatly exaggerated — signs are usually self-limiting.
FULL VERDICT →Poinsettia is only mildly toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): its milky sap can cause drooling, vomiting, and skin irritation, but the poisoning risk is greatly exaggerated — signs are usually self-limiting.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- irritation of mouth and stomach
- drooling / licking lips
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- skin irritation (redness, swelling, itchiness)
- eye irritation
- irritation of mouth and stomach
- drooling / licking lips
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- skin irritation (redness, swelling, itchiness)
- eye irritation
When to call the vet
Call your vet only if signs are severe or persistent — ongoing vomiting, refusal to eat, or worsening skin or eye irritation.
FULL VERDICT →Call your vet only if signs are severe or persistent — ongoing vomiting, refusal to eat, or worsening skin or eye irritation.
FULL VERDICT →Seasonal: this plant comes into homes around the December holidays.