Christmas Cats: A Literary Companion

Plants

We all adore the look of beautiful Christmas wreaths and flowers. But some can make your cat very ill, especially the most popular of those: poinsettia. Though not as toxic as once thought, they can still produce vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration. In a small kitten or older cat, this can be fatal. It might be nice for us humans to sneak a kiss under the mistletoe, but the plant is deadly to cats. Some other plants to watch out for include: Christmas rose, holly, philodendron, and dieffenbachia. For a list of plants poisonous to cats, please visit: www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html. If there is an emergency, you can call the Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.