| The perfect holiday - family, friends, holiday | | | | water as contaminants in the water can lead to |
| music, good food and drink. What about Fido? | | | | an upset stomach. Mistletoe and holly berries can |
| Holidays can be a dangerous time for your pets. | | | | be very toxic to pets. All species of lilies should be |
| House guests, decorations and foods can pose a | | | | kept out of reach of pets all year. |
| serious danger to your pets. | | | | Protect the garbage. Grapes and raisins can cause |
| Xylitol a sweetener found in sugar free chewing | | | | kidney failure in dogs. Onions and garlic in large |
| gum and candies, and even chocolate can be | | | | amounts can cause damage to red blood cells. |
| poisonous dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can | | | | Changes in diet can lead to unpleasant messy |
| cause lack of coordination, depression, seizures | | | | presents on the floor. Pork, ham, chicken, and |
| and liver failure. Chocolate ingestion may include | | | | their bones can pose a serious intestinal problem. |
| vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity and increased | | | | These bones may splinter and puncture the |
| thirst and urination, as well as abnormal heart rate | | | | intestine or cause a blockage or constipation. |
| rhythm and seizures. Dark chocolate and bakers | | | | Holiday beverages should be kept of reach of |
| chocolate contain higher levels of theobromine | | | | your pet. Alcohol intoxication is a very serious |
| than milk chocolate and are more toxic if ingested | | | | problem in people and in pets also. |
| in similar amounts. Sometimes the wrappers are | | | | House guests can also pose a danger for pets. |
| eaten with the candies and they can pose | | | | Well-meaning guests may think it is cute to give |
| intestinal blockage problems. | | | | your pet cookies, cake, and food from the table |
| Decorate Christmas trees with wooden or fabric | | | | but explain to them this is a no-no. Guest should |
| ornaments, dried nontoxic flowers or pinecones. | | | | also not leave medications in reach of pets, for |
| Tinsel or ribbons can cause intestinal obstruction. | | | | example in open suitcases on the floor or on the |
| Glass ornaments can break and cause cuts to the | | | | bed. Prescription medications and even ibuprofen, |
| mouth and or feet of your pet or if ingested they | | | | acetaminophen and aspirin can be toxic. |
| can cause damage to the internal organs. | | | | Holidays can be a pleasant and exciting time for |
| Christmas lights can pose an electrical shock if the | | | | you and your pets. If your dog or cat accidentally |
| wire is chewed and this can lead to sever injury | | | | ingests any potentially harmful product, please |
| to the mouth or death to the animal. Be sure to | | | | consult your veterinarian immediately. |
| protect pets from ingesting the Christmas tree | | | | |