You can help to avoid your cat's "tree temptations" by covering your holiday tree stand with a tree skirt. Prickly pine needles can get lodged in your pet's esophagus, making it painful to swallow. Even drinking water from the tree base can cause your cat to experience diarrhea, mouth sores, vomiting and loss of appetite.
Fearful cats may grow more anxious during the holiday season, leading to litter box accidents or even aggression in some cases. If you feel uncertain or uneasy about your cat's response to visitors, consider restricting her to a safe, comfortable and familiar room such as your bedroom. Provide an extra litter box and food and water bowls for her to use as she chooses.
Take into consideration office parties and last-minute shopping which take you away for longer hours. This may have an effect on your cat's daily schedule. Potential problems may include urination and defecation outside of the litter box or conflicts among the cats in your home. Try your best to minimize the changes to your cat's day-to-day life.
Don't feed your pet chocolate. While pets do love holiday treats, chocolate is very toxic for them. Chocolate is a stimulant and in large amounts may cause increased heart rate, irregular heart beat, loss of appetite, excessive water intake, vomiting and even seizures. If your cat shows any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
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