are christmas cactus poisonous for dogs?
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Christmas Cactus (which actually isn't even a cactus) isn't toxic to pets, but the fibrous material can cause digestion issues if your pet chews on it.
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Pet owners have been warned over leaving Christmas puddings and mince pies unattended amid a rise in dogs needing emergency treatment after wolfing down the toxic treats. Raisins, sultanas and currants can be potentially lethal to dogs, with even small amounts capable of causing organ failure.
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While some plants are poisonous to pets, some woody shrubs such as Arborvitae are great choices because of their durability. It's advisable to avoid large perennial or annual areas containing plants such as Rudbeckia (commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan), Cone Flowers, Pansies, etc.
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Oranges, tangerines, and clementines are not toxic to dogs. However, they are high in sugars and can potentially cause GI upset if your pet eats too many of them. The citric acid in these fruits is not a concern to dogs.
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According to the ASPCA plant database, Christmas cactus is not toxic or poisonous to cats, but insecticides and other chemicals used on the plant may be toxic. In addition, a sensitive cat eating Christmas cactus may suffer an allergic reaction.
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Also stay away from holly, juniper, nightshade, dogwood, poke, and mistletoe berries as well as baneberries; they can be toxic and their pits are a hazard. If your dog has gotten into these berries, you may need to call poison control.
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There are some berries that will make your dog sick although it may not affect humans. ... Also stay away from holly, juniper, nightshade, dogwood, poke, and mistletoe berries as well as baneberries; they can be toxic and their pits are a hazard.
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If any of you have dogs and have Yuccas tree's , please remove the yuccas from your property or ensure your canine or pet can not get near them. Yuccas are not only toxic but poisonous to canines.
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Toxicity. Plants in the Yucca genus contain the toxin saponins, which are harmful to cats as well as dogs, horses and grazing livestock. Yucca is just one of the many plants that contain this potentially dangerous steroidal compound.
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Toxicity to pets During the holidays, poinsettias are a popular Christmas plant. Though they have a bad rap, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) plants are only mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
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Mums. Any plant in the chrysanthemum family is toxic for your dog. The plants contain many compounds that are particularly irritating and dangerous to dogs. Common symptoms of mum ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and incoordination.
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Toxicity to pets The yucca plant, which commonly grows in the desert, contain steroidal saponins. ... This plant is more dangerous to large animals that are chronically grazing (eating) on this plant. Typically, when dogs and cats ingest yucca, it results in mild vomiting and diarrhea.
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Some plants are obviously harmful to pets, such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac. But pet owners may be shocked to find out that dogs and cats can become very sick from eating so many common plants and flowers. Some popular holiday decorations can make pets very sick. American and English Holly are toxic to animals.
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Did you know that candy canes are actually harmful to dogs? There is a chemical in candy canes called Xylitol that is a "sugar-free sweetener" that can also be found in some peanut butter products and gum according to Preventive Vet. Each dog differs in the amount they consume affecting them.
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Likewise, other sugar-free products such as stevia, saccharin, sucralose, aspartame, etc. are also not poisonous to dogs. If your dog gets into one of these other sound-a-likes, it's not poisonous. No need to worry, as long as you're positive there's no xylitol!”
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Non-toxic succulents include Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera truncata), which has leaf-like flattened stems and conspicuous, bright-colored flowers in winter.
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Pine Christmas Trees Pine trees aren't toxic to dogs, but they can be to cats and can cause liver damage and even death. Regardless of tree type, pick up any fallen needles. If ingested, these needles could damage your pet's internal organs.