How come all these holidays are so dangerous for kitties and other animals? There’s tinsel at Christmas, which is dangerous if eaten; scary, noisy fireworks for Independence Day, and now we have Easter which sounds like a total accident waiting to happen! Let’s look at some of the dangers:
- There’s the plastic Easter grass which, like tinsel, can get tangled up in feline intestines, resulting in an unwelcome trip to the emergency vet clinic. We only use paper Easter grass here.
- There’s lots of candy and chocolate — fortunately cats usually aren’t interested in sweets, but if you have a dog, she might eat it and get sick.
- The abundance of toxic lilies, which can kill a cat with just one bite or a lick of pollen! Please do not let these in or around your house if you live with kitties. If a cat eats the tiniest bit of any part of a lily or gets pollen on her, she needs to go to the emergency clinic immediately… and even then she may not make it. If you want a festive spring flower for Easter, here are some quick suggestions.
- The selling of bunnies as pets, which endangers so many buns because humans usually don’t realize what high maintenance pets they are! Even worse is that some humans set pet bunnies loose outside when they get bored of them, and domestic bunnies are totally unsuited for a life in the wild. Bunnies make awesome pets if you are willing to put in the effort and research — but do that weeks, maybe a few months in advance if you are considering adopting a bunny (and there are rescue organizations that have bunnies, so keep that in mind).
Instead of bringing home a live bunny for Easter, why not bring home a cute toy bunny instead? Or you can always put your cat in a bunny costume for a little while.
Binga does not agree with the costume part! But I say sacrificing her dignity for a few minutes is way better than bringing home a real bunny, which should have a lifetime commitment.
I hope you have a safe and fun Easter, and if your humans serve it, that you get some tastes of ham!
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Thanks for the safety tips!
Lilies are so incredibly dangerous! Great warning (and uh, great catitude Binga!).
All fur babies are commitments! Thank you for the PSA Summer and I think you’d better take those ears off of Binga before she does something .. MOL!
Hoppy Easter!
Selina
Excellent reminders about pet safety during Easter. I’m glad the word is getting out about how toxic lilies are to cats.
Despite her not liking it, I think Binga looks fantastic in bunny ears.
Summer, you’re a cute bunny! It seems that Binga is a vocal one that probably would’ve got bleeped if this post was on video! 🙂 Great information PSA though!
I wish my peeps did ham on Easter.
Wonderful tips Summer! Hoping every kitty has a happy and safe Easter!
Super tips. I’m glad you brought up the bunnies (and chicks also) that people buy as Easter gifts. They should stick to Peeps.
Poor Binga! The indignity!
Those are some great safety tips, Summer. And poor Binga!!!
No lilies here this Easter! Summer, you really rock those bunny ears.
Good words and Happy Easter to you (especially Binga).
Very wise words, Summer, and important reminders, thank you ! Binga doesn’t look thrilled by the bunny outfit… Purrs
Oh my goodness, Binga is adorable in that bunny costume! Great post and info, thank you!
As always – Binga’s reaction is priceless!!! Thank you for such an important post – especially about the lillies!
Great post, you both make adorable Easter bunnies. I use tissue paper for the baskets- cats love that. I never allow lillies in the house, I had no idea such a small amount could kill a cat.
Binga, you look very cute in those bunny ears! Thanks for all the safety reminders Summer! 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
Thank you for the important reminders, Summer! When I was growing up, I had a bunny. She was all white and very sweet.
Here in Denver, Dumb Friends League has bunnies available for adoption! They are so cute. I hope that anyone who adopts a bunny is ready to make that lifetime commitment – all fur babies deserve to have loving forever homes.
You all look cute as bunnies and good info too
hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles
Oh-oh! We think meowmy has one of those bunny outfits hiding somewhere…and we hope she furgot where she put it….
You do make a sweet bunny, Summer!
Binga?? Um…whatevfur! MOL!
There sure are way too many hazards at holiday times.
That is probably the least successful costume the human has ever come up with and the photo of Binga? OMC – I did so laugh out loud!
Well don’t you bunnies look adorable! Binga isn’t exactly THRILLED but you both look cute as can be. We are always safe here – Mom doesn’t use any fluffy stuff in my basket usually and I only get a toy – no food that might not be good for me. BRING ON THE BUNNY!
Love, Sammy
Great reminders, especially about the bunnies. We love your bunny outfits.
I agree with Madi. A darling set of photos. Binga? NO smirking. The bunny is just entranced by your beauty.
What a darling series of photos to go with this very impawtant information.
Hugs madi your bfff
Great pics!
#1 hates the smell of lilies so they will never set stem in this house!
Purrs,
The Chans
Summer you always give such good advice!
Summer, we are so sorry, but Binga is rocking that bunny costume, mostly because one of the ears in actually standing up. Mom loves that you are including her in the blog more. Happy Easter. Be safe. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Great advice for a safe Easter.
Both you and Binga make adorable bunnies. No live bunnies here or even obliging cats in costume.
You both look cute with your bunny ears! Have a safe Easter! http://dragonheartsdomain.blogspot.ca
Sage advice for sure, and will no end of distress and possible illness. Love the costume, though I suspect the Easter Bunny doesn’t wear Binga’s frown… Purrs ERin
Safety is always important pretty Summer and you sure look cute in those extra ears!
Binga, you took one for the team – way to go! We’re proud of you.
Great safety advice, Summer, and you make such a pretty bunny 🙂
I hope people don’t buy bunnies just to keep for holidays.
Have a fun Easter!
There really are a lot of dangerous things for pets around at Easter. Thanks so very much for sharing this valuable information, Summer.
Purrs,
Seville
Summer, could you look any cuter in those bunny ears??
Mum doesn’t give us any human food excepting the fact that Hannah is a pain if she hasn’t had her daily dish of chicken breast meat!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
It is pretty safe at our place as mum does not bring any of that stuff into our home 🙂
We are especially glad she does not have any bunny costumes either!
You do,however, make a cute bunny Summer.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
We hope you have a safe Easter too. Thanks fur the good info!