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Cynthia Lawrence

Expert warns of this mistletoe danger to pets — and how to safely hang

A grey cat hidden amongst the branches in a Christmas tree.

The holidays are here, and you’ll probably have your Christmas tree and sparkly decorations to add festive cheer. However, if you’re a pet parent, you’ll need to take caution when it comes to this one popular festive plant.

According to a flower expert, mistletoe is highly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing serious harm. “Mistletoe contains multiple toxic compounds that can cause adverse symptoms in many pets, including cats and dogs, when ingested, and sadly, in some cases, fatalities,” states David Denyer, flower and garden expert at Eflorist.

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