The holidays can create special dangers for your pets.Here are a few tips to help keepyour pets safe during this special time of year: - Increased activity and visitors during theholidayseason can upsetyour pet’s routine. Try to keepyour pet on his regular schedule for feeding and exercise and be sure he gets plenty of love;
- If you are planning to take your pet with you when visiting friends and relatives during the holiday season, be sure to contact them in advance to find out if your pet is welcome. Because of the excitement during this season, it might be best for you and yourpet to board him or hire a reputable pet sitter;
- Alcoholic beverages, holiday treats such as chocolates, rich, fatty food scraps and bones can be harmful or toxic to pets. Keepyour pet on his regular diet and caution visitors againstgivingyour pet “special treats”;
- Never put ribbons or yarn around your pet’s neck and do not allow your pet to play with plastic or foil wrappings or six-pack beverage holders; and
- Cover or tack down electrical cords.
TOXIC PLANTS - Mistletoe: Very toxic, all parts, especially the berries;
- Holly: Moderately to very toxic, especially the berries and leaves;
- Poinsettia: Leaves and stems low in toxicity;
- Christmas Greens such as Balsam, Juniper, Cedar, Pine and Fir: All parts of these plants have a low level of toxicity; and
- Hibiscus: May cause vomiting or bloody diarrhea if ingested.
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