In contrast to the tempting shining berries, the leaves have spines on the leaf edges as protection against predators. For the native birds, however, the fruits are a welcome food well into winter. For smaller pets, however, two or three berries can be a deadly meal.
Symptoms of poisoning by the holly:
- Already possible when consuming 2 berries
- nausea
- Vomit
- sleepiness
- Paralysis
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- diarrhea
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Kidney damage
- deadly for small animals
- important winter food for birds
Tips
Make sure that small children do not put holly berries in their mouths, they are really very poisonous. Even a few berries can be fatal for you.
