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CAT NIPS - Tuesday, November 21, 2006
"Stories, Facts & Tips on the World's Most Popular Pet"
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Dear Fellow Ailurophile! It's That Time Of Year Again....
Here we are the end of the week again. The weeks are just
flying by. This week is Thanksgiving, then pretty soon
Christmas. I know there are a lot of people who are early
birds and put there Christmas decorations up the day after
Thanksgiving (I am one of them) so that's why I'm running
this article a little early.
As the Holidays approach we have to take certain pre-
cautions to keep our pets safe. Below are a few safety
tips to keep in mind at this time of the year. This is a
time for family, friends and pets so take care and enjoy
the season.
Cassie Cattails
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Holiday Safety Tips For Your Furry Little Friends
Now more than ever before pets are a very big part of
family get togethers during the Holidays.
Some potentially dangerous items that cat owners need to
beware of during the holidays include:
Christmas tree lights and electrical cords can cause fatal
shocks and/or burns to cats that chew on them.
Loose cords can entangle pets, leading to choking hazards,
or the possibility of the pet accidentally pulling over the
tree or other decorations.
Holiday foods such as chocolate, alcohol, nuts and spicy
sauces can be toxic and cause Internal problems.
Bones and plastic food wrap can cause choking and/or
obstruct a pet's digestive system, and may require
surgery.
A big thing to be aware of is ribbon. It can cause serious
internal problems if swallowed.
Any open flame is a potential burn hazard. Keep pets away
from candles, fireplaces and any other open flames.
Be cautious about dressing pets in holiday-related costumes.
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A CAT IN THE TREE
A Christmas tree is an invitation for disaster for any cat.
One year we had a cat that went straight up the middle of
the trunk and sat there. Wouldn't move for nothing, so out
came the water bottle, sprayed him and he never went near
it again. This happened before the tree was decorated so
the spray bottle worked. DO NOT try this if your tree is
decorated! A good idea is to put your tree up a day or
so before you decorate it to see if your cat will even go
near it, then you will know what to do.
Several scat mats may work in discouraging your cat/s from
going near the tree, but this solution can be costly and
there is no guarantee that the scat mats will work.
If you cannot put your christmas tree in a room that can be
closed off to the cat/s, you will have to take several
precautions.
Make sure the lights are unplugged if you are not in the
room. Wire is inviting and dangerous if chewed by cats,
keep it well out of reach from any curious paws. Secure
all breakable ornaments with plastic bag ties. Be very
careful of tinsel. It is dangerous to cats and kittens
if swallowed. It can wrap around their intestines so it
would be best not to even use it.
Remember:
Mistletoe, holly, Poinsettas and other Christmas plants
are poisonous to cats.
There is no easy way of keeping your cat/s away from
a christmas tree, aside from spraying the end of the
branches with anti-chew spray, you just have to be very
watchful of your cat/s around this time of year.
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-- FROM THE "CAT SCRAPS" FILE:
There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be
welcomed by a cat. Tay Hohoff
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Be Back With You On Friday --- Stay Safe - Cassie Cattails
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