Chicken Soup For the Pet Lovers Soul™ brand’s Valentines’ Day tips
Chocolates, candy hearts and flowers abound as we shower our loved ones with Valentines’ gifts! Although these lovely tokens may delight us - be cautious of where you leave them as your kitty may find her way to trouble!
Cats are more likely to play with and swallow ribbons or foil than they are to eat the chocolate inside, but some cats may have a sweet tooth and get into digestive trouble from eating something they should not. According to North Shore Animal League chocolate can cause a host of digestive problems including vomiting or diarrhea. If the amount ingested is great enough, more serious problems like seizures and increased heart rate can occur. The sugar in the candy can also produce digestive issues. Foil, ribbons, or other foreign objects can get stuck in the digestive tract, often requiring aggressive treatment and possibly even surgery. You should always consult your veterinarian if your kitty has an upset stomach.
Flowers and plants make lovely gifts, but if your sweetie has a feline friend – think twice about what type of plant you buy and where he or she may display it. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has a comprehensive list of plants and flowers that are safe and those that are toxic to our feline friends. Generally speaking, roses are not toxic, but should be kept out of reach from your kitty. The chemicals that may be on the plants or flowers could compromise her digestive tract, along with making quite a mess when the vase is knocked down!!
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul™ brand formulas contain all natural ingredients designed to support your furry valentine’s health, keeping her healthy and trim is the best token of love you can give!
Check out Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul™ brand’s Vet Notes for more tips!
Chocolates, candy hearts and flowers abound as we shower our loved ones with Valentines’ gifts! Although these lovely tokens may delight us - be cautious of where you leave them as your kitty may find her way to trouble!
Cats are more likely to play with and swallow ribbons or foil than they are to eat the chocolate inside, but some cats may have a sweet tooth and get into digestive trouble from eating something they should not. According to North Shore Animal League chocolate can cause a host of digestive problems including vomiting or diarrhea. If the amount ingested is great enough, more serious problems like seizures and increased heart rate can occur. The sugar in the candy can also produce digestive issues. Foil, ribbons, or other foreign objects can get stuck in the digestive tract, often requiring aggressive treatment and possibly even surgery. You should always consult your veterinarian if your kitty has an upset stomach.
Flowers and plants make lovely gifts, but if your sweetie has a feline friend – think twice about what type of plant you buy and where he or she may display it. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has a comprehensive list of plants and flowers that are safe and those that are toxic to our feline friends. Generally speaking, roses are not toxic, but should be kept out of reach from your kitty. The chemicals that may be on the plants or flowers could compromise her digestive tract, along with making quite a mess when the vase is knocked down!!
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul™ brand formulas contain all natural ingredients designed to support your furry valentine’s health, keeping her healthy and trim is the best token of love you can give!
Check out Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul™ brand’s Vet Notes for more tips!
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