As the holiday season approaches, use the following information to keep your pet safe.
As the holiday season approaches, use the following information to keep your pet safe.
- Mistletoe, Holly, Asian Lily, fresh Christmas trees, and Poinsettias are just some of the holiday plants that are poisonous to your pet.
- Ensure your garbage bin is well-secure and inaccessible to your pet.
- Do not feed your pet the turkey carcass or foods high in fat - excessive consumption of fatty foods can result in pancreatitis.
- Keep pets away from chocolate, raw garlic, grapes, onions, and raisins as these are toxic to your pet.
- Burning candles, tinsel, and ornaments can cause serious injury to your pet.
- Shelter your pet from New Year's fireworks and noisy poppers. Bring your pet indoors and away from the noise and play the radio or television to buffer the sounds.
- Ensure your pet is wearing a collar and is licensed and microchipped in case of escape