Cats And Christmas Trees Poisonous

But are Christmas trees toxic to cats.

Cats and christmas trees poisonous. Most plants are perfectly safe but there are a few traditional Christmas gift plants that are dangerous for cats. These toxins if digested can be released can be dangerous. And does your cat go along with what most cats do anyway There are two points of concern with eating needles from live Christmas trees.

Veritable Christmas trees contain fir tree oil that is seen as to some degree toxic to cats. This is true for rabbits dogs and cats. Christmas tree lights can be dangerous if your dog or cat chews on the electrical cords and lights due to the risk of mouth burns and electrical shocks.

Snow globes can be extremely dangerous as they can contain antifreeze. Fir spruce and pine trees make excellent Christmas trees but their oils can irritate your pets mouth leading to excessive drooling or vomiting. The Christmas Cactus Schlumbergera can cause GI upset if ingested.

Sharp needles can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are swallowed. Christmas tree dangers to cats. There are a couple of precautions that you should take to keep your favorite feline from spending your Christmas bonus on veterinary medical bills.

Artificial Christmas trees contain toxins in the materials used to make the Christmas tree. Vomiting dogs and cats diarrhea lethargy and reduced appetite are possible. The fir tree oil if buyer by your cat can cause mouth and stomach disturbance.

As a cat person who has had everything from fake to real trees Id like to shed some light on the subject and give you some ideas as to what to expect and how to handle your cats being around fake Christmas trees. Max is gone now but Brenda and her husband John Myers learned their lesson. The short answer is Yes.