Cat Swallows Tree!
Vets in Middlesborough were baffled by Leah the cat’s sickness, until tests revealed she had swallowed a discarded Christmas tree decoration.
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Leah’s owner Claire Smith noticed the one-year-old cat was losing weight, suffering from chronic sickness and looking poorly, but had no idea why. It was only when vets investigated the problem that an x-ray revealed a perfectly formed miniature Christmas tree in her abdomen.

Head Nurse Stephanie Williams said: “Various conditions can cause chronic vomiting and weight loss in cats so there were several possibilities to explain Leah’s symptoms.  However the last thing we expected to see was a Christmas tree staring back at us on the x-ray!  Even small foreign bodies can cause so much trouble in pets.”

Leah underwent surgery to remove the tiny tree, which had actually split into two pieces, and was kept in overnight for observation before returning home.

Senior veterinary Surgeon Sean Wensley said: “We always see cases of swallowed ‘foreign objects’ around Christmas time. We urge all pet owners to look around their home, room by room, identifying any dangers to their pets. These can include decorations, toys, lighting, shiny objects and turkey bones.”