Cats And Christmas Trees Poisonous

Sharp needles can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are swallowed.

Cats and christmas trees poisonous. The fir tree oils can be irritating to the mouth and stomach causing excessive drooling or vomiting. While trees arent the greatest concern for pets they are considered mildly toxic according to pet supply company Hartz. A fake Christmas tree is the safest type of Christmas tree to have around pets.

If your feline friend does manage to swallow some needles they could block irritate or even puncture their digestive system. The fir tree oil if buyer by your cat can cause mouth and stomach disturbance. Poinsettia and berries are among the festive plants which pose a risk.

Veritable Christmas trees contain fir tree oil that is seen as to some degree toxic to cats. Even non-toxic Christmas trees still pose a risk to cats. Curious cats trying to climb Christmas trees are at risk of injury.

The tree needles are not easily digested either. Other holiday plants that are poisonous to pets are the Poinsetta Plant which can cause nausea or vomiting but not death Mistletoe and Holly considered very toxic and if your pet eats these it is recommended to call poison control immediately and lastly although not really Christmas flowers Lilies and Daffodils these plants are very toxic to cats and cause. The Holly Dazzle Tree.

The resin or sap from pines and firs is poisonous to cats. The needles can create more of an issue as they are not easily digested and can cause gastrointestinal irritation vomiting an obstruction or perforate the intestines. Some foods and alcohol are also poisonous to our feline friends.

There are a couple of precautions that you should take to keep your favorite feline from spending your Christmas bonus on veterinary medical bills. Possibly causing GI irritation vomiting gastrointestinal obstruction or puncture. Cats love to climb into the tree and peer out at everyone from their new safe hiding spot.