{"id":80896,"date":"2022-04-22T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:54:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T11:54:35","slug":"do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/","title":{"rendered":"Do cats eat Christmas cactus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Do_cats_eat_Christmas_cactus\" title=\"Do cats eat Christmas cactus?\">Do cats eat Christmas cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_eating_Christmas_cactus\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from eating Christmas cactus?\">How do I stop my cat from eating Christmas cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Is_a_cactus_poisonous_to_cats\" title=\"Is a cactus poisonous to cats?\">Is a cactus poisonous to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_touches_a_cactus\" title=\"What happens if a cat touches a cactus?\">What happens if a cat touches a cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_Christmas_cactus\" title=\"What happens if a cat eats Christmas cactus?\">What happens if a cat eats Christmas cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Why_is_my_cat_eating_my_cactus\" title=\"Why is my cat eating my cactus?\">Why is my cat eating my cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_eating_my_cactus\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop eating my cactus?\">How do I get my cat to stop eating my cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Are_cats_attracted_to_Christmas_cactus\" title=\"Are cats attracted to Christmas cactus?\">Are cats attracted to Christmas cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Why_does_my_cat_chew_my_cactus\" title=\"Why does my cat chew my cactus?\">Why does my cat chew my cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#What_cactus_plants_are_poisonous_to_cats\" title=\"What cactus plants are poisonous to cats?\">What cactus plants are poisonous to cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_a_cactus\" title=\"What happens if my cat eats a cactus?\">What happens if my cat eats a cactus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Is_cactus_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Is cactus safe for cats?\">Is cactus safe for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cats-eat-christmas-cactus\/#Are_succulent_cactus_poisonous_to_cats\" title=\"Are succulent cactus poisonous to cats?\">Are succulent cactus poisonous to cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_eat_Christmas_cactus\"><\/span>Do cats eat Christmas cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer to this question is no. According to the ASPCA, <b>this plant is nontoxic to cats, dogs, and horses. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that kitty can munch on the stems and flowers with no ill-effects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_eating_Christmas_cactus\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from eating Christmas cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try <b>covering the potting soil with a layer of pebbles to make it hard for kitty to dig down to the soil. For some cats, cayenne pepper sprinkled liberally over the plant and the soil acts as a deterrent. Pet stores sell a number of commercial cat deterrents.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cactus_poisonous_to_cats\"><\/span>Is a cactus poisonous to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cactus are not toxic if consumed, but their sharp spines make them hazardous to pets all the same. Take particular care with members of the Opuntia (Prickly Pear) genus. They don&#8217;t always have long spines, but they do have tiny, barbed glochids.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_touches_a_cactus\"><\/span>What happens if a cat touches a cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cactus in Relation to Cats The plants can cause <b>inflammation of the mouth, skin, or stomach. On prolonged exposure, these toxic plants can lead to failure of major organs like the liver, heart, or kidney.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_Christmas_cactus\"><\/span>What happens if a cat eats Christmas cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the ASPCA, this plant is nontoxic to cats, dogs, and horses. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that kitty can munch on the stems and flowers with no ill-effects. The pet poison helpline says that serious toxicity is not expected, but <b>diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea may occur if any part of the plant is ingested<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_eating_my_cactus\"><\/span>Why is my cat eating my cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Craving for different textures. The cat mostly eats meat, and the texture of your cactus may appear appealing. Your cat may want to bite on the plant to experience how it feels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_eating_my_cactus\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop eating my cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While not toxic, she explains, <b>a big dose of fibrous material could upset the stomach and cause vomiting and diarrhea. So if you catch your cat or dog sinking his teeth into your Christmas cactus or find bites of it missing, watch for signs of gastrointestinal irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_attracted_to_Christmas_cactus\"><\/span>Are cats attracted to Christmas cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to keep your cat from cactus<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Offer alternative greens.  <\/li>\n<li>Ensure that you have a litter box in the house.  <\/li>\n<li>Try putting your plant in unreachable places.  <\/li>\n<li>Make our plant&#8217;s smell unappealing to the cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Spray your plant with vinegar.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cat_chew_my_cactus\"><\/span>Why does my cat chew my cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer to this question is no. According to the ASPCA, <b>this plant is nontoxic to cats, dogs, and horses. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean that kitty can munch on the stems and flowers with no ill-effects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cactus_plants_are_poisonous_to_cats\"><\/span>What cactus plants are poisonous to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many succulents in the euphorbia genus, such as the <b>pencil cactus and crown of thorns, are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Symptoms of poisoning from ingesting this succulent range from gastrointestinal upset to skin and eye irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_cat_eats_a_cactus\"><\/span>What happens if my cat eats a cactus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cacti are not toxic to cats and should cause no alarm if they were to ingest part of the plant. Precaution should be taken for those curious kitties that like to harass and chew houseplants, as cactus have protective spines that could cause injury to your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cactus_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Is cactus safe for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cactus is not poisonous to cats. Unlike some houseplants that contain dangerous compounds that may have adverse effects on your cat, this plant is harmless. However, bear in mind that the plant has spines that may accidentally injure your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_succulent_cactus_poisonous_to_cats\"><\/span>Are succulent cactus poisonous to cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Luckily, <b>most succulents are considered non-toxic and are harmless to pets when ingested. Others contain skin irritants that can cause minor skin irritations, and some can cause mild symptoms when ingested.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do cats eat Christmas cactus?How do I stop my cat from eating Christmas cactus?Is a cactus poisonous to cats?What happens if a cat touches a cactus?What happens if a cat eats Christmas cactus?Why is my cat eating my cactus?How do I get my cat to stop eating my cactus?Are cats attracted to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80896"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80896"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80896\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}