Pet safety answer · Cited to ASPCA
Is Poinsettia safe for cats?
Why it's toxic
Toxic principles: Irritant sap
Clinical signs in cats: Irritating to the mouth and stomach, sometimes causing vomiting, but generally over-rated in toxicity.
Severity rating: mild
Source
Classification per the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database entry for Poinsettia. Verified 2026-05-28. We update these answers when the source changes the classification.