It's that time of year, where we're excited to put out our Christmas decorations, but did you know that there is an item in your decorations that is actually quite toxic to your cats. Are you glancing around the room trying to locate an item that you never thought would harm your cat(s) in a hundred years? Have I piqued your interest yet? Give up? Snow globes are toxic to your cats.
I am sure you’re thinking that I don’t have a clue what I am talking about because surely the snow globe that is sitting on your dresser can’t be harmful. Well, my friend, you are wrong.
You see, snow globes contain ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) to prevent freezing during shipping. Most snow globes are imported from China. So, I am sure you’re thinking about how the snow globe that is sitting quietly on your dresser, can’t be hurting your cat. True, but what happens if your cat, like so many other cats, jumps on top of the dresser and knocks over the snow globe and it breaks? All of a sudden, your cat jumps off the dresser and investigates the broken item. His paws walked through the wetness, and he rolls in it as well. What is the #1 thing the cat loves to do? Clean themselves, so now the cat is licking his paws and not only ingesting the anti-freeze but it’s seeping into his system from the wetness on his skin. Your cat has just been poisoned by Anti-freeze.
Anti-freeze poison makes the kidneys start to crystallize. In nine hours, the damage to the kidneys is irreversible.
Signs/Symptoms of Anti-Freeze Poisoning
● Overly affectionate
● Ataxia (loss of balance—think of a cat being drunk)
Remember, if your cat shows any of the signs and symptoms above and you own a snow globe, it’s very important that you rush your cat to the veterinarian immediately. In fact, I highly suggest you put your snow globe collection behind glass, so your kitty cat can not get to them. Trust me, if you have ever dealt with a cat with anti-freeze poisoning, it’s not worth watching in horror the pain and suffering your cat will go through.
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