Did you know mistletoe, a popular yuletide decorative plant, can be potentially toxic to pets if eaten?
American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is the most common species of mistletoe recognized as a symbol of the holiday season. It is actually a parasitic plant which lives off of a variety of different tree species, and can be found throughout the United States.
If ingested in large enough quantities, mistletoe has the potential to produce gastrointestinal irritation, excessive thirst and urination, incoordination, a drop in blood pressure and heart rate and -- in severe cases -- difficulty breathing, seizures, coma and even death.
Find out more on the ASPCA's Poison Control web page.
