Poinsettias for veileds?

[tim's owner]

Are poinsettias ok for a veiled enclosure?
I've heard there ok and I've heard there are not.
Is there any truth to the fact that they are poisonous?

 

[oneillchameleons]

It's mildly toxic so I would avoid using it.

 

[jannb]

I've always heard they are poisonous and veileds eat everything so I do not recommend them.

 

[tim's owner]

Ok thanks. My church is giving away poinsettias and I thought they might add color to his cage. Oh well. Glad I didn't put it in there though .

 

[Gwendalyn.brock]

I wouldn't use poinsettias, I have heard that they can be toxic for most animals and I wouldn't take the chance with a chameleon since they like to eat the leaves and flowers of plants in their habitats.

 

[Decadancin]

Definitely NOT! Besides being toxic if ingested, they break easily and secrete a milky liquid that may also irritate the skin.

 

[wodesorel]

They aren't toxic to humans or mammals - that one is a long held myth. They are however in the spurge family (native to Mexico) and do have a latex sap that can cause skin reactions in some people. There are other common house plants that aren't recommended for veileds because they also have latex sap, if that helps.

 

[Decadancin]

They are very toxic to cats from my understanding, so I'd be careful with any animals. Just being cautious .

 

[wodesorel]

They aren't! I used to think that until our first cat ate a giant one overnight. We panicked but the vet explained that nothing was going to happen, except maybe her bringing it back up because it didn't sit right. (Same thing that happens if they eat too much grass.)

 

[Decadancin]

Well, I wont risk that one . I'm still trying to stop my one cat from eating the crotons in Zaphod's free range . I know they can cause some discomfort, and he vomits them up every time. He'll never learn .

 

[tim's owner]

Well its not worth it so I wont, I just thought some nice red color in his cage would be nice.

 

[Chase]

They aren't! I used to think that until our first cat ate a giant one overnight. We panicked but the vet explained that nothing was going to happen, except maybe her bringing it back up because it didn't sit right. (Same thing that happens if they eat too much grass.)

Sorry but just because your cat didn't have a reaction, does not mean others do not. I've heard horror stories of people's livestock getting very sick from poinsettias.

Why even risk it? They are known to be mildly poisonous, so why would you even consider using it? (Not directed at you OP)

 

[wodesorel]

This was information straight from our veterinarian - not something that I decided on my own since my cat didn't get sick. I wouldn't suggest using it, I just don't like seeing people spread the myth that their animal is going to die from it. The only thing toxic in it is the sap, and it can cause mouth irritation and vomiting. It doesn't kill cats or dogs.

 

[Chase]

This was information straight from our veterinarian - not something that I decided on my own since my cat didn't get sick. I wouldn't suggest using it, I just don't like seeing people spread the myth that their animal is going to die from it. The only thing toxic in it is the sap, and it can cause mouth irritation and vomiting. It doesn't kill cats or dogs.

In theory it could if they have a bad enough reaction and they keep vomiting and have diherrhea

Chase