Well the tree is in and to be decorated tonight. Cut fresh from the backyard and put in a stand with water right away. Aside from the kids wanting to climb in under and see how the tree stands up in the house, Tux was right there as soon as a drop of water touched the stand. The cat has clean water in his dish, but as soon as there is a Christmas tree, he insists on making the tree his drinking buddy for the holidays.
I asked why and the biggest response the online world gave me is that it is dangerous for pets to drink tree water. Now our kitty seems pretty healthy, but reading the online info, it is scary. Experts say pets are in danger because of the tree water.
I can’t help but remember the movie Uncle Buck when John Candy was just leaving the toilet seat up for the dog to drink and there was blue coloration on the lawn as a result.
Here is what the experts say about how to keep your cats from drinking from the tree.
Why Is My Cat Drinking Christmas Tree Water? 7 Reasons and How to Stop It
The problem is not just related to the feline world, dog owners also have to think about their tree having to share hydration. Again vets are saying this could be dangerous. They are also warning that you need to remember there is a good chance your pets will be drinking the tree brew when it comes to adding concoctions to the water as an attempt to keep your festive bush fresh for the holiday season. Things like aspirin and vodka might help the tree, but could harm your fury family members.
Is your dog drinking Christmas tree water? It could be dangerous!
Remember that pets are resourceful and determined to get what they want. So if you are trying to prevent your pet from getting to the tree water, good luck.