pine needles
My cats has taken to eating fresh pine needles off the branch of a live tree. Is there any danger in this? Perhaps due to the sharp nature of the needles, or even perhaps due to toxins?
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Permalink Reply by Dana Farbman, CVT on -
Hello Karen,
Pine trees (Pinus species) contain essential oils which can cause vomiting and diarrhea; the sharp needles can cause irritation to the mouth and gastrointestinal tract as well. Therefore, it's a good idea to discourage your cats from nibbling on your pine tree.
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Permalink Reply by Karen Zimnicki on -
Thank you very much, Dana. Do you happen to know about spruce needles? Are the potential effects of a cat ingesting spruce needles similar?
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