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]