Rea Road Animal Hospital

Charlotte, NC

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    Holiday Pet Safety

    Posted by rearoad On December - 19 - 2011

    Many pet owners don’t realize that table scraps from a holiday meal can be dangerous for their furry friends.  If your pets are likely to beg at the table for scraps or even raid the garbage can for leftovers, secure them in another room until dinner has been cleaned up and the trash taken out.  Some hazardous holiday items include (but are not limited to):

    Decorations
    Tree Needles
    Water from the Tree Base
    Candles and Fireplaces
    Glass Tree Ornaments
    Tinsel and Garland
    Ribbons and String
    Plants
    Mistletoe
    Some Evergreens/Pines
    Holly Bushes
    Berries
    Poinsettia
    Toxic Foods
    Chocolate
    Raisins
    Grapes
    Macadamia Nuts
    Garlic
    Onion
    Alcohol
    Caffeinated Beverages
    Bread Dough
    Sugar-Free Candy and Gum
    Cooked Bones
     **Although some holiday foods are not toxic, they can still be dangerous.  Rich, fatty foods can cause serious illness in animals so be sure to keep table food treats to a minimum**   

     

    In short, keep all holiday goodies out of reach and only treat your pets with healthy, animal approved snacks.  Also be sure to keep an eye on your pet with any new toys, and remove any and all labels, tags, or other small parts before play time.

    If your believe your pet has ingested a potentially toxic holiday food or item, contact a veterinarian immediately. For after hour emergencies, click here.

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