Q: My cat seems interested in my Poinsettia plant but recently I heard that they are poisonous for cats. Are they and are there other house plants I should be concerned about?
A: There has been a lot of talk about the dangers of Poinsettia plants during the holiday season, especially for cats that might eat them. Whereas Poinsettias do contain poison, it is not enough to cause death to a cat who ingests a small amount. The other plants you will need to be more aware of if you have a cat that likes to nibble on leaves are holly, mistletoe, and lilies, each more toxic to cats than a Poinsettia.
A good rule of thumb (because each cat is different and what might affect one cat one way may not affect another in the same way) is to keep all questionable plants out of reach from your cat. Provide instead, edible plants like catnip for your furry feline to munch on.
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