Are Christmas Trees Toxic To Cats

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.

Are christmas trees toxic to 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. 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. 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.

Answer 1 of 10. The tree needles are not easily digested either. Even non-toxic Christmas trees still pose a risk to cats.

The fir tree oil if buyer by your cat can cause mouth and stomach disturbance. If you wish to have a live tree choose a fir or spruce. Combining cats and Christmas trees is a surefire way to land your pet at the top of Santas naughty list.

Notwithstanding the way that most cats consistently wont eat the needles of a tree there are a couple of cats that be adequately intrigued to do accordingly. A popular tree decoration called flocking or imitation snow can also cause serious problems when significant amounts of it are swallowed. The fir tree oils can be irritating to the mouth and stomach causing excessive drooling or vomiting.

Christmas tree dangers to cats. Sharp needles can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are swallowed. The Holly Dazzle Tree Cats love to climb into the tree and peer out at everyone from their new safe hiding spot.

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. Fir spruce and pine trees make excellent Christmas trees but their oils can irritate your pets mouth leading to excessive drooling or vomiting. Philippe HuguenAFP via Getty Images.