While mistletoe adds
a fun and whimsical touch to Christmas decorations, ingesting
it can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, and in some
cases can be fatal.
Christmas home decoration ideas involving plants
should always be used with caution for people with pets.
The
list of plants that are potentially dangerous for pets is surprisingly
long and should be considered carefully before exposing pets
to potentially dangerous plants in the home.
The most commonly known plant listed in pet care
warnings, the poinsettia, while widely believed to be the most
toxic to pets, actually carries very low toxicity.
Much more dangerous to pets is the lesser known Star of Bethlehem.
Lilies
in particular are dangerous to cats. Different homes have different rooms. Whatever space you are having, there are always are living room ideas to apply on it. |