are christmas cactuses poisonous to pets?
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Christmas Cactus & Cat Safety 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.
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Christmas cactus, holly, ivy, and mistletoe are all toxic. Poinsettia is not toxic but we recommend that your rabbit not be allowed to ingest it either.
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Is it safe for cats to be around cactus plants? Cactus is not poisonous to cats upon ingestion. Unlike most houseplants that contain dangerous compounds that may have adverse effects on your cat, this plant is harmless. However, bear in mind that the plant has spines that may accidentally injure your cat.
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From ingestion dangers to electric shock, many customary Christmas decorations can be hazardous to dogs and cats. Poinsettias are a mildly toxic plant and should certainly be used with caution, but the dangers are hardly ever serious or fatal.
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Fortunately, the Christmas Cactus (or its relative, the Easter Cactus) plant is not toxic to dogs in either its parts or flowers. ... However, fibrous plant material can cause irritation to the stomach and intestine, leading to vomiting or diarrhea.
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Is the Christmas cactus poisonous? The Christmas cactus is not poisonous to humans or cats and dogs. ... The fibrous plant material of the cactus can cause vomiting and diarrhea in mass quantities.
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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.
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Improper watering – Yellow Christmas cactus leaves may be a sign that the plant has a disease known as root rot, which is caused by excessive watering or poor drainage. ... Decrease watering after blooming, and provide only enough moisture to prevent the plant from wilting.
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There are currently no poisonous cactus species that we know of, but a cactus spike causing skin irritation, swelling, or itching is usually the result of bacteria on the cactus spike. Only those cacti, that produce white-sap, can irritate your skin and are mildly poisonous.
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No. Although there are many different forms of cactus fruits, none of them is toxic. All cactus fruits are safe to eat. The only difference you may notice among fruits from different cacti species is that some are more bitter and sour than others.
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Unlike actual cactus, the Christmas cactus isn't completely drought tolerant. It needs watering but, like a succulent, it can store water in its leaves.
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This plant is known to be mildly toxic to dogs when ingested, occasionally causing abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. The Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla), is generally grown indoors as a decorative plant or cut down for use as a Christmas tree.
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Most of the information about the toxicity of the sap of Euphorbia tirucalli (Pencil cactus) is about humans, but it is just as toxic to your pets. When a pet bites into the plant, there will be immediate pain in the mouth.
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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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Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, Easter cactus (Schlumbergera or Zygocactus). In dogs, if large quantities of this plant are ingested, vomiting, possibly with blood, diarrhea, possibly with blood and mental depression have been reported. ... These plants are considered low toxicity plants.
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Christmas tree Christmas trees sold commercially are usually fir or pine. The trees are considered non-toxic to parrots. ... Pines are also not considered toxic, but they can physically injure the bird with their sharp needles or if ingested.
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Philodendron, ficus, ZZ plants, and aloe can be problematic for your pet (a complete list of plant toxicity in cats and dogs can be found here). While you should keep your flourishing fiddle-leaf fig (part of the ficus family) out of your cat or dog's reach, there are plenty of pet-safe options.