Is the pencil tree (saladdai) poisonous to cats or dogs?
Pencil Cactus — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Moderate severity Poisonous White rubber (latex) irritates the mouth and stomach. If it gets into your eyes it will be very dangerous. Be careful not to let your little one chew on it. If the rubber gets into your eyes or skin, rinse with clean water and take to the veterinarian.
Other names: pencil euphorbia, green coral
English namePencil Cactus
Scientific nameEuphorbia tirucalli
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Irritation in the mouth
- Vomiting
- drooling
- White rubber gets into the eyes, causing redness, swelling, and possibly corneal inflammation.
What should I do?
Poisonous white rubber (latex) irritates the mouth and stomach. If it gets into your eyes it will be very dangerous. Be careful not to let your little one chew on it. If the rubber gets into your eyes or skin, rinse with clean water and take to the veterinarian.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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