Just the other day, a cat came to see us who needed urgent treatment after drinking an additive from the water under her family’s Christmas tree. It isn’t uncommon for pets to be exposed to dangers like this during the holiday season. In fact, it’s so common that you probably have some of them in your home right now.

Common holiday foods that are toxic to cats:



Chocolate

Coffee

Alcohol

Onions and garlic

Yeast

Common holiday plants that are toxic to cats:



Christmas trees (pine needles)

Poinsettias

Christmas cactus

Mistletoe

American holly

Amaryllis

Lily

Christmas tree hazards:

Christmas tree preservative

Christmas tree water

Cords, ribbons, and tinsel

Batteries

Glass ornaments

Other winter substances that are poisonous to cats:

Candles

Liquid potpourri

Ethanol

Silica gel packs

Ice melts

Mouse and rat poisons

Medications

What to do if you think your cat was poisoned: