With the season to be jolly upon us and so many things around that we would not usually have out it’s a good reminder of what can harm your feline friend.
- Plants – Azaleas, Daisy, Daffodils, Ivy, Lily, Tulip, Oleander, Kalanchoe.
- Food – Onions, Garlic, Cooked bones, Chocolate, Caffeine, Alcohol, Grapes and Raisins, Yeast Dough, Avocado, and Nuts
- Human pain killers.
- Xylitol—One that you may not be aware of. It is an artificial sweeter. This is used in a lot of sugar free lollies etc. This is extremely toxic to cats.
- Himalayan Salt Lamps. It can look very tempting to lick due to its texture. Ingestion of the salt can cause sodium poisoning.
- Liquid air fresheners are also toxic to cats.
Whilst we are all opening the many presents it is also advised to be aware of any small objects that the cats can ingest causing a blockage.
- Hair ties, small toys, buttons, ribbons and string.
- Happy holidays to both you and yours – human and feline.
Christmas is full of hidden dangers for our cats and dogs.
Be aware of these common dangers for your pets:
- Artificial sweetener
- Raisins, grapes, sultanas & currants
- Macadamia nuts
- Tea/coffee
- Chocolate
- Fatty meat & bones
- Decorations (e.g. tinsel & ribbon)
- Alcohol
- Uncooked potatoes
- Allium species (e.g. onions, leeks)
- Unbaked dough
- Lilies, holly & mistletoe
In the case of an emergency contact your vet.
Originally published: December 2024 ACE Newsletter.
