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]