Health & WellbeingI believe that my cat chewed on the Christmas tree. He vomited up clear liquid (no needles), but he is uncomfortable and does not want to eat. He allows me to pick him up, but is preferring to lie in front of the woodstove.He is a chewer when he gets
Since he is uncomfortable and unwilling to eat, I think it would be a good idea to get him seen as soon as possible. Oils from fir trees can irritate the inside of their mouths, causing drooling and vomiting and ingested pine needles can collect together creating an intestinal obstruction or potentially puncture the intestine, leading to a painful condition called peritonitis. I feel it would be best to get him seen in case he gets worse or perhaps ate something else you weren't aware of. As you probably know, cats cannot go for long without eating before developing hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease. Your vet will do an exam, possibly x-rays and labwork, and based on these results, will be better able to tell you what is wrong and how best to treat it.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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