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6 DECEMBER 2018 DOGGIERESCUE.COM CATS E-MAGAZINE

Featuring Dr. Deidre Clack from The Cottage Animal Hospital
www.cottageanimalhositpal.com Phone: 9890 7220

“ On these two pages I have highlighted a few hazards for cats at
Christmas time. By following these simple tips you and your pets
can enjoy a happy and safe Christmas holiday. ” Dee

CHRISTMAS PLANTS
I’m feeling
Though plants bring colour and life very hot...
into your home, caution should be
used when placing them.
• Holly: The berries and leaves
can cause discomfort / vomiting.
They can also be fatal.
• Poinsetta: sap will blister your
cat’s mouth and can also cause
stomach upset.
• Mistletoe: Can, in mild cases,
cause stomach upset and in
severe cases, heart collapse.

CAT PROOF YOUR CHRISTMAS COSTUMES

CHRISTMAS TREE • Pets can look cute dressed as ‘Santa Claus’ or ‘Santa's

• Secure Christmas ornaments Reindeer’ but make sure they are not feeling stressed &
on your tree tightly so they are miserable or in too tight, hot & uncomfortable costumes.
not easily knocked off.
• Invest in a good quality, DECORATIONS/WRAPPING
heavy base or place
weights at the bottom of • Prior to Christmas, when you are decorating your
your tree to stop it home and wrapping gifts, be sure to use caution. If
toppling over. you are using adhesives or glue, keep it away from
• Hang decorations your cat. Glue and adhesive seem to lure pets,
higher up away from but glue is extremely toxic to cats.
playful paws. • Potpourri oil is toxic to cats. However, they will lap it
up in generous amounts if it is left within reach.
Keep your curious kitty
• Keep ribbon, string & yarn away from your cat. If
safe by following these
simple steps! swallowed, these items will twist around your cat’s
intestines.Never put a ribbon around your cat’s neck.