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Watch out for Pine Needles
"Christmas tree varieties such as pine, spruce and fir contain essential oils and resins that may produce gastrointestinal irritation and minor nervous system depression if ingested in large enough quantities," says ASPCA animal poison control specialist Dana Farbman, CVT. The ASPCA also notes that preservatives used to keep tree water fresh can be toxic, and in any case stagnant tree water is a ...
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Watch out for Pine Needles
"Christmas tree varieties such as pine, spruce and fir contain essential oils and resins that may produce gastrointestinal irritation and minor nervous system depression if ingested in large enough quantities," says ASPCA animal poison control specialist Dana Farbman, CVT. The ASPCA also notes that preservatives used to keep tree water fresh can be toxic, and in any case stagnant tree water is a breeding ground for bacteria--so don't let your pets sip that water.
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