Christmas stuff toxic to cats

[Noah & me (GA)]

feel free to add to the list
Chrysanthemum
Daffodils
Poinsettias, the sap inside
Lilies and the water they sit in
Pine Christmas trees, pine oil and sap can cause liver failure
Mistletoe can cause severe stomach pain, vomiting, excessive drooling, diarrhea, abnormal heart rate, seizures and even death.
Holly, leaves and berries are poisonous to both people and pets
Azalea, ingestion leads to severe gastrointestinal, cardiac and central nervous system disruption
Onions are toxic to cats
Tinsel on trees was a no-brainer for us until Jasper pulled some out of our closet. He pooped it out just like Andrew once got X-rayed for something else and there was a staple in his tummy. Luckily he pooped it out.
After dinner heartburn? Our last dog once scarfed down a small bottle of Tums. No damage, she just had Play-Doh poo.
Leroy once walked over a tea-lite candle. 23 year old cats tend to have very dry hair, he flickered for a bit until I threw a glass of water on him in a panic. He wasn't too happy about that.
Have a safe Christmas

 

[Red & Rover (GA)]

Amarylllis,
Toxic Principles: Lycorine and others
Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors
Leaves and flower mildly toxic. The bulb is highly toxic.

Chocolate.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

Be VERY careful with essential oils. A number of essential oils are toxic to cats.

 

[Snickers and Chrissy]

This is a great list to have. Does anyone know if lanolin is toxic to cats? I've tried googling it and get mixed answers. I have a bottle of pure lanolin at home that works wonders for my dry skin, paper cuts, etc. I was thinking about putting some on Snickers ears instead of coconut oil, but only if it's safe.

 

[Noah & me (GA)]

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[Basic's Mom]

This is a great list to have. Does anyone know if lanolin is toxic to cats? I've tried googling it and get mixed answers. I have a bottle of pure lanolin at home that works wonders for my dry skin, paper cuts, etc. I was thinking about putting some on Snickers ears instead of coconut oil, but only if it's safe.

It's used it some cat wipes. It is also a natural substance derived from wool producing animals used to comfort cats. They love the smell appearantly. I read somewhere that their mom's secrete lanolin but I'm not sure I believe that because they don't produce wool.

 

[Snickers and Chrissy]

It's used it some cat wipes. It is also a natural substance derived from wool producing animals used to comfort cats. They love the smell appearantly. I read somewhere that their mom's secrete lanolin but I'm not sure I believe that because they don't produce wool.

That's all pretty interesting. Thanks! I guess it sounds pretty safe. Never heard that thing about their mothers secreting lanolin. I agree that I'm less certain about that since they don't produce wool, maybe it's an old wives tale?

 

[Basic's Mom]

It seemed more like theories and speculation. I'm not sure if there is a scientific explanation as to why they love it or why it is comforting to them. Haven’t found any. I'd love to see how my cat's would react to it. They were found abandoned at less that 48 hours old when I got the call. Not sure they remember any scents but me.

I also have felt sheep's wool that felt hard and waxy and now I know why.

 

[Snickers and Chrissy]

It seemed more like theories and speculation. I'm not sure if there is a scientific explanation as to why they love it or why it is comforting to them. Haven’t found any. I'd love to see how my cat's would react to it. They were found abandoned at less that 48 hours old when I got the call. Not sure they remember any scents but me.

I also have felt sheep's wool that felt hard and waxy and now I know why.

Aww, those poor kitties. Thank goodness they found you!