Holly
Holly
plants
Scientific name
Ilex spp
Alternate names
American Holly, Common Holly, Christmas Holly, English Holly, Inkberry, Winterberry
Toxicity to pets
Holly plant contains saponin plant toxins. Ingestion of holly leaves/ berries by companion animals results in nausea with vomiting and diarrhea. Physical/ painful injury to the lips and gums of pets can occur secondary to chewing the spiky leaves.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
