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. Sharp all-overs can account accident to the gastrointestinal amplitude if they are swallowed. Even non-toxic Christmas trees still pose a risk to cats.
Are christmas trees toxic to cats. Christmas trees are considered to be mildly toxic to cats. Other holiday plants that are poisonous to pets are the Poinsetta Plant which can cause nausea or vomiting but not death Mistletoe and Holly considered very toxic and if your pet eats these it is recommended to call poison control immediately and lastly although not really Christmas flowers Lilies and Daffodils these plants are very toxic to cats and cause. Christmas Tree Pine trees are toxic for cats notes Petcha because they may cause liver damage and can be fatal.
And does your cat go along with what most cats do anyway There are two points of concern with eating needles from. The fir tree oils can be irritating to the mouth and stomach causing excessive drooling or vomiting. Even non-toxic Christmas copse still affectation a accident to cats.
The oils produced by some real Christmas trees are also mildly toxic if consumed causing minor irritation to a pets mouth and stomach. Christmas trees can be dangerous for dogs and cats if your pets consume their needles or ornaments drink the tree water or chew on the Christmas tree lights. If you wish to have a live tree choose a fir or spruce.
Though most cats typically will not eat the needles of a tree there are some cats that be curious enough to do so. Sharp needles can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are swallowed. Fake Christmas trees are definitely safe for cats.
Houseplants and cut flowers are popular gifts at Christmas but lilies amaryllis and Christmas cactus all are known to be toxic or deadly to cats. The fir tree oil if consumer by your cat can cause mouth and stomach irritation. The Holly Dazzle Tree Cats love to climb into the tree and peer out at everyone from their new safe hiding spot.
Keep them out of reach or in another room. As several others have mentioned both real and artificial trees can be mildly toxic to cats plus the needles can cause serious issues if swallowed. According to the ASPCA plant database Christmas cactus is not toxic or poisonous to cats but insecticides and other chemicals used on the plant may be toxic.
