Feline Veterinary care by The Boston Cat Hospital / Holiday Hazards

Holiday Hazards

Tinsel
Candles
Tylenol and Aspirin
Chocolate
Nuts (especially Hazelnuts)
Turkey, Duck and Goose Bones
Ornaments (especially glass)
Cooking string and "pop-up" thermometers
Electric lights and extension cords
Unsafe cat toys (with strings or loose parts)
Escaping outside when guests come in
lock cats in one room during parties
Plants (lilies, poinsettia, mistletoe, pine needles)
Antifreeze
Ribbons

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE.

This holiday season, take the time to ensure a safe and inexpensive holiday for your feline friend. The list above contains items that cause problems for naturally curious cats. Please take a few minutes to look over the list and then make sure these items are not within your cat's reach. Keep in mind that, if your cat were to ingest a disagreeable item, veterinary cure, which might include an emergency visit, x-ray, hospitalization, surgery and so forth, could reach well over $1500.00!!! This could easily put a damper on a festive season so look around and prevent the problem.

Should a problem occur, please call us immediately at (617) 266-7877. If we are not available, please take your cat to the nearest emergency hospital (see emergency info page). If you have a question regarding whether something is poisonous for your cat, you can call the Angell Animal Poison Control Hotline at 877-2ANGELL.