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About poinsettias:
Dr. Williams will probably have commented by now, but just in case, I
wanted
to be sure this message got out:
>Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are poisonous to all animals and
>small children who might eat them. The poison is present in all
>parts of the plant. Although other members of the Euphorbia genus
>are far more toxic, if a large amount of the poinsettia is eaten by a
>small animal (and we all no how sensitive ferrets are) considerable
>vomitting and diarrhea may occur. Please keep poinsettias well out of
>the reach of any and all who might be tempted to ingest them rather
>than to admire them from afar. Thanks!
>Laura
I couldn't have said it better myself!!!
Poinsettias aren't deadly, but they can cause vomiting in any
warm-blooded species. Have a happy holidays!!!!
Bruce Williams, DVM Department of Veterinary Pathology
[log in to unmask] Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
(202) 782-2600/2602 Washington, D.C. 20306-6000
[Posted in FML issue 1034]
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