Dangers:
Holidays
A Brief Overview of Hidden
Holiday Dangers For Your Cat
The Delta Humane Society & S.P.C.A. wishes you
and your pets a happy and safe Holidays. There are some
hidden dangers that one should be aware of in order
to keep their feline friends safe.
The first danger is Mistletoe and its berries. These
can be very harmful if not fatal to your cats. It is
advised to keep this plant out of reach from your cats.
The next danger is Christmas tree lights. Cats like
to play, chew, and bite things. The cords for these
lights can be very tempting to a cat and can cause severe
injury to them and even yourself. Trains are also included.
Another danger is the abundance of food that can be
left out. Cats are just as susceptible to food poisoning
as humans are. Please think twice about where you leave
your turkey to thaw or giving your cat leftover scraps
that have sat out for awhile.
A deadly danger to cats is the Tinsel most people use
around the holidays. Cats like to chew and play with
the tempting shinny strands. When ingested usual surgical
removal is required to prevent death in the animal.
Small ornaments also fit into this category.
Last if you decide to board your feline at a boarding
facility while the family is in town make sure your
cat is current on all vaccinations and has a collar
on with proper identification. This will protect your
cat from disease and if it happens to escape.
Again the Delta Humane Society & S.P.C.A. wishes
you and your pets a happy and safe Holidays.
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