Holiday Items that could harm your pets
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I wanted to provide pet owners with some invaluable information which could save your pets life this holiday season!
Our pets mean so much to many of us, they are excellent companions, additionally they provide us with love, comfort, and a lot of fun.
More pets end up in an emergency situation around the holidays as a result of coming into contact with some typical Christmas household items. Many of these items appear innocent to us but can be deadly to our pets.
Christmas Holiday Potential Pet Hazards
Holiday plants: - Christmas rose, Holly, Lilies and Mistletoe, these are ALL toxic to dogs and cats if - Christmas rose, Holly, Lilies and Mistletoe, these are ALL toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
Ribbons: – It may look adorable, but placing a ribbon around your pets neck may cause them to choke!
Bubbling lights: – older forms of this attractive decoration may contain methylene chloride, which is a highly toxic chemical
Fire salts: - Contain chemicals that could be harmful to your pets
Angel hair (spun glass): - can be irritating to the eyes and skin and could cause intestinal obstruction if eaten in large amounts.
Christmas tree water :– Stagnant tree water or water containing preservatives could result in stomach upset if ingested.
Decoration hooks:– can cause blockage and trauma to gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.
Styrofoam:– can cause your pet to choke if swallowed.
Ornaments: – These can look like toys to cats and dogs, but they can cause serious injury if your pets break or swallows them.
Tinsel: – Can cause choking or internal trauma if swallowed.
NEW YEARS Hazards to Pets
Balloons and confetti – these fun new years party decorations can cause your pets to choke or obstruct their intestines if ingested. Keep an eye on your pets when they are around these items, or move your pets to an area that is not decorated.
Loud Noises- New years is typically a noisy holiday – Unfortunately loud noises frighten pets and can cause them to run off. Keep your pets in a separate room, away from noisemakers, music and other loud sounds that may startle them.
Keep your pets safe.
Happy Holidays from Pawz for Health
If your pet comes into contact with any item you are not sure about, you MUST contact your veterinarian or the emergency hospital immediately.
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