Are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs?
Poinsettias are not considered poisonous to cats and dogs, and humans as sometimes people make out. In fact, it’s not really a concern, but there are a few things worth knowing. That said, ingesting a large amount of the plant’s leaves and bracts can cause discomfort and irritation to cats and dogs, but it’s actually the milky sap that contains diterpenoid euphorbol esters and saponin-like detergents. Read on to discover why you should instead be concerned about touching the milky…