It Is Not Safe For Pets To Drink The Water Left At The Base Of Fresh Christmas.
Drinking christmas tree water can contain toxins and can make them sick. If you put additives into the christmas tree water, that water is especially bad for your cat. This includes drinking water from.
Christmas Tree Water Contains Preservatives That Help The Tree Last Longer.
When cats lick water beneath the christmas tree live trees are placed in a water trough to keep them fresh. Unfortunately, the same water can turn toxic for your cat. Needles aren't the only toxic concern around a live christmas tree.
Further, Any Method Of Consuming The Resin Can Cause Harm.
The additives can be hazardous to pets and should not be ingested. Use a tree stand with a covered water reservoir to prevent your cat from drinking the water if you don’t have a covered tree stand, place foil over the water. Chronic consumption or a large amount consumed at once can damage kitty’s kidneys and liver.
Real Trees Can Be Mildly Toxic Due To Their Needles And.
These are usually dextrose and some fertilizer, as well as tiny amounts of some metals. The fir tree oil, if consumer by your cat, can cause mouth and stomach irritation. You may have poisonous holiday plants in your house, and you should be careful to make sure the cat doesn't drink from.
If You’re Prepared To Take As Many.
Wystrach recommends owners keep a close eye on their pets around christmas trees. Nibbling on the christmas tree can be a bad idea for a pet, as they may consume needles that can cause a—you guessed it—an intestinal obstruction, says the humane. As oils and chemicals that can be found in christmas tree water (to help the tree stay fresh and alive) are toxic for cats, they may face serious consequences.
