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Keeping Your Cat Safe at Christmas

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We don't want to put a dampener on this happy time of year but if, like most of us, you're a cat owner, then it's time to take that extra special bit of care to keep your precious friend safe. Here at Cairo Cat Rescue & Rehoming Champions we've unashamedly drawn on the advice given by organisations such as the Cats' Protection League and our Veterinary Surgeons to provide you with a safety checklist. You may know most of it, but it's so easy to forget just one thing and to inadvertently put your cat's health at risk resulting in a crisis - and a big bill - just when you least want one.


So here we go:


The Tree


  • Make sure it's weighted down and won't topple over

  • Hang glass baubles near the top and make sure those near the bottom are shatterproof

  • If you have climbers (which I do) don't leave them alone in the same room as the tree. Even for 5 minutes!

  • Make sure wires are inaccessible or covered to prevent chewing

  • Switch lights of at the mains wall socket

  • If you have tree marauding rascals (which I do) chuck them out of the room during the night or when you go out

  • Tinsel is particularly harmful if digested so try to avoid using

  • Sweep up pine needles to avoid pricked paws

  • Sweep up artificial needles which are likely to make them sick



The Presents


  • If they contain catnip don't put them under the tree. Do you want mass destruction?

  • When you've put your presents under the tree make sure your cats are supervised. How can they resist a box - however difficult it is to access?

  • Don't leave discarded wrappings about. Some cats love ribbons and scrunching - and chewing

  • Be particularly careful with discarded plastic bags - I speak as one who has an addict who ended up in cat casualty

  • Try to avoid tinsel which can cause serious health issues



Poisonous Chrismas Plants


  • Berries from holly and misletoe

  • Poinsettia

  • Lilies and lily pollen - extremely poisonous. Avoid at all costs

  • Amaryllis - again extremely toxic

  • Leopard lilies

  • Check your houseplants. There are lists on the web indicating which are and which are not toxic



Poisonous Christmas Food



  • Garlic

  • Onions

  • Raisins

  • Grapes

  • Chocolate


Note these are toxic even in small amounts





Remember, if you're unsure about anything - look it up. There's plenty of good advice on the web.


Have a very Happy Christmas!

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