2006-12-15 17:41:16 · 8 answers · asked by wandalea_tx 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...according to cat world the pine needles on trees can be a hazard when ingested as it can accidentally puncture a cat's internal organs. There are many other holiday hazards that they mention and how to best protect your cats: http://cat-world.com.au/XmasSafety.htm
2006-12-15 18:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cat Up a Tree
Christmas trees and decorations can be an attractive hazard for many pets. Tinsel is especially dangerous, and cats love to play with it. Ingestion of it causes serious intestinal problems that usually require surgery. Eating other indigestible Christmas decorations can cause intestinal blockage, also requiring surgery. Poinsettias , holly and mistletoe are poisonous. Cats love to climb Christmas trees, so make sure they are stable, or the cats can’t get to them.
2006-12-15 18:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by dannys_princess27 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!!!!
If you have a live tree, never let your cat drink from the water in the tree stand. Most people use aspirin or special chemicals to help preserve the tree and these can be deadly for cats! Even if you use pet safe preservatives, the tree itself releases toxic sap into the water, so you'd need to cover the water altogether and make it inaccessible to pets. You can also spray around the center of the tree skirt with lemon scented air freshener to deter your cat from wandering too close.
Christmas foliage can be toxic! Holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, ivy and Christmas roses, as well as the Christmas tree itself are all harmful to pets. Holly and mistletoe can be fatal. Poinsettias and ivy bring on bad digestive upset and pine needles when swallowed can pierce internal organs. Try not to use ornamental plants or keep them well out of reach. Spray the lower branches of the tree with anti-chew plant spray. Sweep up any dead needles lying about and always be vigilant.
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2006-12-15 20:21:36 · answer #3 · answered by Brittany 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
christmas trees poisonous cats
2016-01-31 05:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no , the tree is not poisonous..BUT Poinsettas are very poisonous to cats..
I have 2 housecats, so I dont ever get a poinsetta for Christmas, even though I think they are beautifull..
I cant have it all anyway :)
2006-12-15 18:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure, but for some other helpful advice... don't put those decorative tin foil things on your tree because if a cat swallowed it, it could be very dangerous.
2006-12-15 17:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats have very sensitive noses when it comes to smelling scented things it may cause small irritations like sneezing.
2016-03-18 00:31:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are. The tinsel is the most poisonous. I suggest lights and ribbons instead, maybe a nice popcorn thread.
2006-12-15 17:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but stay away from tree species with sharp needles like Scotch pine.
2006-12-15 17:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not the tree itself but some of the junk that goes on the tree is. Especially the water for the tree. Keep kitty away from it.
2006-12-15 17:47:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋