Is Poinsettia toxic to dogs?

Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Poinsettia is toxic to dogs. Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.

Is Poinsettia toxic to horses?

Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Poinsettia is toxic to horses. Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.

Which pets are most at risk from Poinsettia?

Our database flags Poinsettia as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.

What should I do if my pet eats Poinsettia?

Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.

Is Poinsettia toxic to cats, dogs? (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is marked as potentially toxic to cats, dogs, horses in the Plants4Pets database. Keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and read the species-specific notes below.

Photos of Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) — plant photo, pet toxicity guide — Photo: Autorstwa André Karwath aka Aka - Praca własna, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16584

Is Poinsettia toxic to cats, dogs or horses?

Cat Toxic Not verified

Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap
Dog Toxic Not verified

Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap
Horse Toxic Not verified

Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap

Community confirmations show that other users find this rating helpful. They are not verified by our team.

Poinsettia plant details and common names

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Other language names: Wilczomlecz nadobny, wilczomlecz piękny, poinsecja nadobna, poinsecja, gwiazda betlejemska

Safety advice if a pet eats Poinsettia

Many popular houseplants and garden species can cause vomiting, drooling, skin irritation or more serious symptoms when chewed by cats, dogs or horses. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a veterinary consultation.

If your pet has eaten any part of Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), note the amount ingested, watch for unusual behaviour and contact a veterinarian or pet poison helpline immediately.

Found outdated or incorrect data? Use the report form below or e-mail kontakt@plants4pets.pl with the plant name, species affected and your source — we review every submission.

FAQ: Poinsettia and pet toxicity

Is Poinsettia toxic to cats?: Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Poinsettia is toxic to cats. Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
Is Poinsettia toxic to dogs?: Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Poinsettia is toxic to dogs. Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
Is Poinsettia toxic to horses?: Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Poinsettia is toxic to horses. Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity. Toxic principles: Irritant sap This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
Which pets are most at risk from Poinsettia?: Our database flags Poinsettia as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.
What should I do if my pet eats Poinsettia?: Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.

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