According to ownership statistics published by the Washington Post, there are more pet cats than dogs in the U.S. If you’re a feline fan, here are some warnings about holiday hazards over this “shut in” season.
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Dr. Sarah Yamada works at The Veterinary Hospitalin Eugene and also does relief shifts for the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in Springfield. She’s seen it all with cats.
“Ribbon ingestion. You get some vomiting but the major concern there is linear foreign bodies- where the ribbon gets stuck in the intestine and kind of saws through,” she said. “And that can be very serious and require surgery.”
Yamada also warns about toxic exposure to lilies. “And other houseplants that people get during the holidays-- like Poinsettias,” she said. “Poinsettias are toxic to cats.”
Yamada said even pine needles can sicken a kitty. To be safe, she suggests to just keep all plants, ornaments and wrapping materials out of the cat’s grasp.
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