PET SAFETY ANSWER · CITED TO ASPCA
Is Poinsettia safe for dogs?
Why it's toxic
Toxic principles: Irritant sap
Clinical signs in dogs: 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 ASPCA changes the classification.