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Do You Know Which People Foods are Harmful To Cats?

With all the delicious food that can be found during the holidays, it can be tempting to treat your kitty to human foods. But so many people foods are harmful to cats. Did you know that even tuna, which is used in many commercial cat foods, can be bad if your cat eats too much?

Dairy is another no-no for kitties, so that means no sharing leftover holiday party cheese and no sharing of Santa’s cookies and milk.

Speaking of holiday parties, it should go without saying that alcohol is toxic to cats and should be avoided at all costs. That means we must be careful of leaving holiday drinks unattended because even a very small amount of alcohol can be dangerous to pets.

For a comprehensive list of foods that are bad for kitties, please read this article and play it safe! If your cat gets into any of these foods and shows signs of lethargy or sickness, call your vet immediately.

Do you know of other foods that are dangerous for our pets? Leave a comment and let us know!

How Safe is your Cat from your Christmas Tree?

I don’t know about you, but I start getting excited to put up my Christmas tree around Halloween, but I somehow manage to restrain myself until after Thanksgiving. One thing I almost never think about is how deadly my Christmas tree potentially is to my pets. Thankfully, the internet exists and is filled with lots of great pet care resources so we can learn all these important safety tips before anybody gets hurt. Phew!

These 5 tips for a pet-safe Christmas tree were a real eye opener for me. For instance, did you know that if you’ve got a live tree standing in water, you must make sure that your cat or dog can’t get into the water because the tree is preserved with toxic chemicals that seep into the water?

And so much for tinsel on the tree. Tinsel can cause severe damage if swallowed by pets. This news will make my husband happy because he hates tinsel, not because he wants pets to swallow it!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so let’s make sure it isn’t a tragic time. Be sure to check out the full infographic here and then let us know in the comments if any surprised you! Is there anything you think the list is missing? How safe is YOUR cat from your Christmas tree?

Giving Back to Our Pets

Now that the holidays are upon us, thoughts turn to shopping and finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones. Is your pet on your shopping list this year?

Because pets have become such an integral part of our lives and families, studies show that most pet parents give their furry friends some kind of gift at Christmas. With all the love and devotion we get from them throughout the year, giving back to our pets at Christmastime just feels right. Toys are the most popular gifts, but bedding, collars and leashes, and grooming products made the list, too. Take a look:

MyThreeCats.com offers a huge selection of wonderful gifts for your cat, as well as the cat lovers in your life. And right now, we’ve got a little something extra for you – when you place an order by December 31, 2014, we’ll include a FREE catnip toy for your kitty. Some might call that a win-win!

So, tell us: will you be giving your pets a gift this Christmas?

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Cats

Although celebrating Thanksgiving is a wonderful experience for us humans, it can be a very stressful time for our pets. All of the hustle and bustle of a house full of strangers, not to mention all that yummy food, can create an environment that causes pets to become agitated, scared, and even sick.

So what can we do to make sure that our pets remain healthy and happy as we celebrate the holidays?

One great idea for cats is to create a peaceful sanctuary where your kitties can hang out while the rest of the house is filled with guests. A quiet guest room with a door, equipped with your cat’s food, litter box, and maybe even a few toys, will provide a safe place for him to chill out until everyone goes home.

For more ideas, check out this article filled with other helpful hints for keeping kitty safe this Thanksgiving.

Do you have any suggestions for calming a nervous cat during the holidays? Share them in a comment below!