Tuesday, May 15. 2007
We Get Questions
The question has been asked, are christmas cactus dangerous to pets. As we are not vets, we looked it up.
Here's what the ASPCA (pdf) has to say about it:
And the online veterinary resource from Cornell says:
Here's what the ASPCA (pdf) has to say about it:
Christmas cactus exposure has been reported to induce contact urticaria and rhinoconjunctivitis in cactus nursery workers. However, Schlumbergera species are not
considered toxic, and ingestions are expected to result only in mild gastric upset. The most common clinical signs reported to the are vomiting, depression, diarrhea, and anorexia. Treatment is generally not required beyond allowing the stomach to rest by withholding food and water for one or two hours.
considered toxic, and ingestions are expected to result only in mild gastric upset. The most common clinical signs reported to the are vomiting, depression, diarrhea, and anorexia. Treatment is generally not required beyond allowing the stomach to rest by withholding food and water for one or two hours.
And the online veterinary resource from Cornell says:
CHRISTMAS CACTUS POISONING
Description: Ingestion of Christmas cactus house plants, SCHLUMBERGERA TRUNCATA, can cause mild, self-limiting gastrointestinal upset. Dx by history.
Species: Feline, Caprine
Signs: Anorexia, Diarrhea, Dullness, Vomiting or regurgitation
References: Pub Med
Volmer PA. How dangerous are winter and spring holiday plants to pets? Vet Med 2002;97:879-893
Copyright © 2007 Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Description: Ingestion of Christmas cactus house plants, SCHLUMBERGERA TRUNCATA, can cause mild, self-limiting gastrointestinal upset. Dx by history.
Species: Feline, Caprine
Signs: Anorexia, Diarrhea, Dullness, Vomiting or regurgitation
References: Pub Med
Volmer PA. How dangerous are winter and spring holiday plants to pets? Vet Med 2002;97:879-893
Copyright © 2007 Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
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