Cat Owner Whose Cat Nearly Died Warns People of the Dangers of Owning a Salt Lamp Around Pets
Himalayan salt lamps can look harmless, but for one cat owner in New Zealand, the trendy decor nearly turned into a nightmare. Maddie Smith shared what happened after her cat was drawn to the lamp, and the warning quickly spread far beyond her own Facebook feed.
The story has since been picked up by veterinary clinics and other pet owners who were surprised to learn just how dangerous a salt lamp can be around cats. What started as a simple home accessory became a serious reminder that pets do not always know what is safe for them.
Now the post is making more people rethink what they leave within reach. Here is the full story.
Every cat owner should be aware of how dangerous Himalayan salt lamps are to cats. Vets have been warning people ever since one woman's cat almost passed away.
After Smith's cat Ruby started exhibiting odd behavior and 'walking really strangely,' she initially didn't think much of it and assumed that Ruby might just be chilly, so she wrapped her up in blankets and left. However, when they returned home, they were surprised to find that Ruby's condition had worsened significantly.
Here's Rose Avenue Vet Hospital's post about this issue.
A lot of pet owners had no idea this could happen.
Many other pet owners were grateful that this woman decided to share her experience.
It also echoes the vet-office stress when a scared cat was surrounded by big dogs, and the owner told others to keep them away.
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Same kind of stubborn “it’s sentimental” logic, see why one woman refused to remove her plants after her neighbor’s cat was nearly killed.
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