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chrismas tree

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Question
my cat has been eating our xmas tree,it real, but can this hurt them. i try to keep them away but they like to be near the tree. i have seen one of my cats Fluffy throw-up and it was xmas tree nettles.will eating thr tree hurt them? and if so do you know any way to keep them away?
Sabrina
merry chrismas & a happy new year

Answer
Hi Sabrina!  

It's hard to keep cats away from Christmas trees!  They're drawn to them!!  No, they are not poisonous, however poinsetta plants are, so be careful that they do not eat those..
I have no idea how to keep them away from your tree....good luck!!

Merry Christmas to you too!

Becky