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biophile

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1. As with most toxins, the dose makes the poison

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Tue Dec 23, 2025, 10:25 AM

Yesterday

And just like with people, reactions can vary.
I don’t worry about my pets with poinsettias too much. Unless I have an animal that just can’t leave anything green alone 😆. My cats are more likely to knock the pots over than eat them. 😏

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