Is Spurge / Poinsettia toxic to cats?

Yes. Spurge / Poinsettia is toxic to cats (moderately toxic). diarrhea, skin irritation, vomiting.

Is Spurge / Poinsettia toxic to dogs?

Yes. Spurge / Poinsettia is toxic to dogs (moderately toxic).

What are the symptoms of Spurge / Poinsettia poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include diarrhea, skin irritation, vomiting. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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Is Spurge / Poinsettia (Euphorbia) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?

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Spurge / Poinsettia is toxic to cats and dogs.

Severity : Moderately toxic

Who	Safety
🐱 Cats	Moderately toxic
🐶 Dogs	Moderately toxic
🧑 Humans	Moderately toxic

Symptoms in pets

If a cat or dog chews or ingests Spurge / Poinsettia, reported signs include:

diarrhea
skin irritation
vomiting

Most affected parts: sap/latex.

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Which Spurge / Poinsettia plants does this cover?

This applies across the Euphorbia genus (183 species in our database), including: Euphorbia abdelkuri, Euphorbia abdita, Euphorbia abdulghafooriana, Euphorbia abramsiana, Euphorbia acalyphoides, Euphorbia acanthoclada, Euphorbia acerensis, Euphorbia adenoplicata, Euphorbia adjurana, Euphorbia aeruginosa, Euphorbia aggregata, Euphorbia alainii….

Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Spurge / Poinsettia, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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