The beauty of Christmas comes with several warnings for your pets. The decorative plants you use to celebrate the season may be dangerous to your four-legged friends. As you decorate your home this year, keep in mind these potential dangers:

                Mistletoe —

Severely toxic to dogs and cats. Eating this plant may cause erratic behavior, GI upset like vomiting and diarrhea, trouble breathing and complications with the heart.

                Lilies —

Severely toxic to cats. Just 1 — 2 leaves can cause kidney failure. Non-toxic to dogs.

                American Holly —

Moderately toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion of this plant may cause vomiting, diarrhea or depression.

                Christmas Tree —

Mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The oils from the tree are mildly irritating to the GI system and can cause excessive drooling or vomiting. The needles are not easily digested and may cause vomiting, obstruction or puncture the intestines.

                Poinsettia —

Mildly toxic to dogs and cats. If consumed, nausea or vomiting may be seen.

Keep these plants out of reach of your pets.
If your pet eats any of these plants, please call the clinic to speak with one of our staff members.
You can also check out the toxicity of other plants in your house at the site: 
www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants