12/11/2024
Holiday Reminder for Cat Owners 🐱🎄
The holidays are a magical time, but they also bring some hidden dangers for our curious feline friends. 🐾
A common veterinary emergency we see this time of year is cats playing with—and sometimes eating—ribbons and tinsel. While these sparkly decorations are beautiful, they can be very harmful if ingested.
Why it's dangerous:
Intestinal Blockage: If your cat eats ribbon or tinsel, it can cause a dangerous blockage in their intestines, which often requires surgery.
Choking Hazard: These decorations can also get stuck in your cat's throat, leading to choking.
❌🎁 Keep your cat safe by avoiding the use of tinsel, ribbon, or string around your tree or home, keeping all decorations out of reach of curious paws and by supervising your cat if they are around holiday decorations.
If you notice your cat has swallowed any ribbon, tinsel, or similar material, contact your vet or an emergency veterinary clinic immediately! 🏥 Prompt action can prevent serious complications and keep your feline friend safe through the holiday season.
Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic is here for you if needed! Contact us at (519) 964-0949 or [email protected]. Visit our website at bluewatervec.ca
Stay safe, keep the decorations beautiful but out of paws' reach, and let’s keep our pets healthy and happy this holiday season! 🎄🐱💚