I have a real tree and my cat is very interested in it and likes to chew on the branches. IS there anything i should be concerned about as far as it being bad for him? It's not going to make hiim sick or anything is it??
2006-12-02 13:47:03 · 12 answers · asked by estkijedsco 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've had cats in the family with Christmas trees for my whole life. Other than the tree falling on the cat climbing it, I've had no ill of the cat attemting to eat the tree. I can't guarentee, but that is my experience Note: Tinsel being eaten by the cat is NOT good.
Ken.
2006-12-02 13:49:52 · answer #1 · answered by Ken N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probally not a problem with your cat having some christmas entertainment with the tree- as long as its not puking up tree parts. But it is really bad for the cat to eat tinsel, and to drink the water in the christmas tree stand if you add the stuff that is supposed to make the tree stay green longer. I had a cat once that used to eat the light bulbs off the tree(which is really really bad and was a reason to go take an emergency trip to the vet)so we couldn't allow the cat near the tree. It still amazes me though that the cat ate atleast 3 lightbulbs and was better off than we were for finding out she ate the light bulbs.
2006-12-02 14:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by midnightjoker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some christmas trees have additives that preserve them and these can be poisonous to cats also ornaments and tinsels are dangerous becareful not to put any asprin or life preservers in the water at tha base because cats tend to drink the water, also poinsettas ivy and misstle toe are poisonous to animals and people alike it is really important to keep these holiday plants out of reach from your cat(which could be very hard). just be cautious and good luck.
2006-12-02 14:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by war~torn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many trees are bad for cats to chew--try usinfg a squirt gun on him--water-- and save him the embarrassment of having the tree fall on him when he tries to climb it.
any time he comes near the tree squirt him--he will stop
2006-12-03 06:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not a good habit for your cat because it could knock the tree down and hurt itself so you probably want a squirt bottle with water and if you happen to catch it give a little mist
2006-12-02 13:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the sap can be an irritant. Don't let him chew on it. Squirt him with water to dissuade him.
You could spray "bitter apple" spray on the branches he can reach.
2006-12-02 13:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Dani42379 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him chomp on it. It shouldn't make him sick. You might end up with a naked bottom half of your tree though.
2006-12-02 13:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no catschew on plants to help their tummys or clean their teeth and most cats like play and the sent is just a bonus:)
2006-12-02 13:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by heavenyvette 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the tree itself is not bad, the many decorations/lights etc., not so good, you need to keep a close watch on your kiity
2006-12-02 14:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by Iluvtedebears 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but if u want to stop get a water gun and shoot them when ever they do it and they will stop quickly, and it does not harm them
2006-12-02 13:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by cemlkd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋