Even though there are lots of kitties who will enjoys Christmas trees without messing with them, there is a large number who can't be trusted around them.
Not to spoil anybody's Christmas spirit, but I want to caution every cat parent to be extra vigilant at Christmas time.
A few days ago, a cat was brought into the hospital who was found by her mom, hanging from a rear leg upside in the tree. The light string had been wrapped tightly around the leg and the cat couldn't free herself.
Mom works a 12 hr shift, so the cat could have been there for that long.
When we x-rayed the cat's leg, we found, incidentally, a metal hook in her stomach, probably from an ornament.
Her leg wasn't broken, but it could have other damage, not visible yet, to it. The doctor also recommend surgery to remove the hook.
Sadly, the parents don't have the funds for any treatment, so it is a wait-and-see approach.
I'm thinking about this kitty every day, and I hope for a good outcome.
