You would definitely want your festival season to be happy and safe for yourself, your family members and also your pets. You must be aware of a few plants that are dangerous for your pet, but did you know that even Christmas tree could be harmful. Yes, not just that, the decoration of the tree or the gifts kept around the tree are harmful. If your pet is used to eating leaves of the trees or plants, you need to be extra careful and keep your pet away from the Christmas tree. Read this article further to know how a Christmas tree can harm your pet.
Toxic for your pet
Be it an artificial tree or a real tree, it can be harmful if you pet tries to eat it. A live fir tree oils can be dangerous for your pet. They are mildly toxic and thus not easily digestible. These oils can cause mouth and stomach irritation leading to vomiting, GI irritation, gastrointestinal obstruction or puncture. Well, sensitive pets are affected by consuming live Christmas tree leaves. The effect also depends on the quantity consumed.
The material of an artificial tree can be far more dangerous as it contains toxic substances that are not good for your pet’s health. Artificial trees can be very dangerous when consumed even in a smaller quantity.
Light decoration of your Christmas tree can harm your pet if it chews on the wiring of the lights. The effect can be an electric shock leading to burning your pet’s mouth.
You do not know what material the other decoration on the Christmas tree is made up of. You wouldn’t want your pet to chew these decorative items and fall sick.
Also keep your pet away from the tree water. The water of the tree includes pesticides, fertilizers, preservatives and also aspirin to keep the tree alive and fresh.
Precautionary measures
1. Keep your pets away from the harmful water of the tree by using a covered tree water dish.
2. Keep checking wires of light decoration to confirm biting or chewing of the wires.
3. Check to confirm if the Christmas tree or other decorative on the Christmas tree have been chewed.
4. Look for behavioral changes in your pet. If your pet is licking a lot, has salvation or if you notice any other changes such as change in appetite, activities, consumption of water, vomiting, diarrhea, consult a vet.
You would want to enjoy your holiday season celebrating the biggest festival of the year safely. Just make sure you play it safe and keep checking for clues to keep your pet safe.
