Poinsettia
And finally, the poinsettia; this one may surprise you.
Poinsettias are by far the most popular Christmas plant, with more than 35 million sold in the US each year. That’s more than the number of live Christmas trees sold! It’s no wonder people want to know if these traditional plants are toxic to their pets.
Despite some of the warnings you may have heard through the years, poinsettias are only very mildly toxic to cats and dogs. The plants contain a couple of naturally occurring compounds that can cause mild symptoms.
When eaten, the poinsettia can cause stomach upset, leading to some vomiting and diarrhea or drooling and foaming. If your pet gets some of the sap from the plant on their skin, mild irritation can occur.