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Pet Safety For The Holiday and theobromine, which are harmful to pets and can cause to join him!). Family and guests are coming and going,
Season acceleration of heart rate and breathing or even seizures. so watch out for open doors and windows to prevent pets
Bread dough and other yeast products can produce alcohol
from escaping. Be sure your pet has a collar with tags or a
and cause intoxication. Dough can also block the intestinal microchip. Discourage visitors from feeding your pets treats,
tract or cause bloating. Macadamia nuts can cause increased we want our pets to enjoy the holiday season with us – not
body temperature, muscle stiffness, increased heart rate and with vomiting and diarrhea.
tremors. Pets seem to be attracted to alcohol, so don’t leave The Palm City Animal Medical Center wishes you all a
drinks unattended. It is no joke to get a pet drunk; and serious very Happy and Healthy Holiday Season.
intoxications have occurred. Small amounts of antifreeze can Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
be fatal. Potpourri/potpourri oil can cause severe burns and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
ingestion can affect the nervous system. pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
A few other, often overlooked, dangers include electric physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
shock from chewing on Christmas lights or other electrical extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City
cords and traumatic injuries from cats climbing trees or Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
children climbing pets. care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
Pet safety is especially important during the holiday Holiday festivities can get stressful. You should provide For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
season. We must remember our four-legged and winged a special quiet place to which your pet can retreat when the palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
family members. Holiday festivities present situations excitement gets too stressful (Sometimes, you may want at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
which can be hazardous to your pet, so a little precaution is
necessary for making this season a happy time for everyone.
You may be surprised by what your pets can get into during
the holidays, but your veterinarian won’t be. We have seen
almost everything! Plants, gifts and decorations are just a few
of the seemingly harmless things that can change a celebration
into an emergency trip to the veterinarian.
If there is one rule, we should follow this time of year
… this is it: Anything they can swallow, they will swallow!
Obstructive foreign bodies are things our pets eat that lead
to partial or complete blockage of their gastrointestinal tract.
We have seen animals that have ingested needles, fish hooks,
rocks, a spoon and even razor blades. These objects can get
stuck anywhere from the mouth and lips, all the way to their
back end. Pay special attention to plastic toys, especially those
with small removable parts, strings or loose wires. Batteries
are caustic and potentially highly toxic. They can cause
obstructions or lead to chemical burns. Linear foreign bodies
are among the most dangerous we encounter! Strings, tinsel
and ribbons can obstruct or even cut through the intestines.
Tree ornaments can result in cuts. They can be swallowed
whole or contain toxic dyes or chemicals. Crayons, markers
and pencils are usually non-toxic, especially if made for
children, but can result in vomiting or diarrhea.
Many things can be poisonous, including plants,
decorations and even foods that are safe for people to eat.
Mistletoe is very toxic and can cause intestinal upset, heart
arrhythmias, breathing problems, seizures or a coma. All
of the plant, especially the berries, is poisonous. Holly is
moderately to very toxic, especially berries and leaves, and
results in severe vomiting and diarrhea or nervous system
depression. Poinsettias and all parts of the Christmas tree
are only mildly toxic.
Decorations are beautiful, but potentially dangerous
to our pets. Snow spray, fireplace colors (fire salts) and
Angel Hair (spun glass) are only slightly toxic. The fluid
in Bubbling Lights (methylene chloride) can be lethal if
inhaled or ingested in large amounts. Tree preservative
varies in toxicity by brand, so read the label carefully. New
tinsel is non-toxic, but in the past, it contained poisons such
as metallic cyanide. So be careful if your decorations have
been passed down from relatives.
Chocolate isn’t just dangerous to our waistline; it is
dangerous to our pets. The danger varies with the type of
chocolate. Unsweetened baker’s chocolate is the worst, then
milk chocolate, and white chocolate is the least. Toxicity
can range from an upset stomach to neurologic signs such
as tremors to coma and even death. Coffee contains caffeine
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