Cats And Christmas Trees Poisonous

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.

Cats and christmas trees poisonous. 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. According to The Spruce Pets Mistletoe and Holly are also poisonous to cats when you decorate with the real deal. Now most cats arent going to find the taste of pine or fir to be appealing but it likely takes a nibble for them to figure that out.

Possibly causing GI irritation vomiting gastrointestinal obstruction or puncture. Max is gone now but Brenda and her husband John Myers learned their lesson. Veritable Christmas trees contain fir tree oil that is seen as to some degree toxic to cats.

These toxins if digested can be released can be dangerous. Artificial Christmas trees contain toxins in the materials used to make the Christmas tree. The resin or sap from pines and firs is poisonous to cats.

Undoubtedly the star of the festive season Christmas trees can be dangerous to your cat because of their needles. However simply because the Christmas tree is not toxic if ingested does not mean that it cannot pose a danger in a home with pets. The fir tree oil if buyer by your cat can cause mouth and stomach disturbance.

Pesticides fertilisers and tree preservers can leech out of the soil when the tree is watered which can pose a danger if the cat drinks the contaminated water. Usually fashionable christmas tree species comparable to blue spruce and douglas fir are usually not toxic to cats although ingesting sharp needles can wreak havoc with a cats digestive system. Fake Christmas trees are definitely safe for cats.

But are Christmas trees toxic to cats. You may have poisonous holiday plants in your house and you should be careful to make sure the cat doesnt drink from the reservoir around the live tree. Sharp needles can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are swallowed.