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Easter Holiday Hazards for pets

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .
easter basket

We hope this pup doesn’t find that basket of goodies!

Like most holidays celebrated in America, Easter brings food and fun for us and potential toxins and hazards for our pets.

Chocolate, macadamia nuts, xylitol sweetener, and Easter lilies are all toxic to pets if consumed.

Plastic Easter Grass can be especially appealing to cats and as with any linear item can cause life threatening obstructions in the intestinal track.

Large dogs are capable of obstructing their GI tracts by swallowing plastic Easter Eggs whole.

Stuffed animals given to the kids are often mistaken by the family dog as their play toy. The stuffing and plastic eye balls can also cause GI upset or obstruction.

Most pets are curious about new objects in the house so decorations, candles, Easter Baskets, toys and plastic/foil wrappers should be kept out of a pets reach.

 

 

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Seasonal Pet Safety

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .

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Season’s Greetings!!

Can it be that the Holidays are once again upon us?

While this can be a time of excitement, fellowship, and indulgence for humans, pets can sometimes get stressed with all of the extra commotion. The following is a list of things you can do to keep your pet(s) safe.

  • Provide your pet(s) with a safe place out from underfoot.  Kennels and kid/pet gates can be useful in designating boundaries.
  • Invest in covered trash cans and keep food out of reach of clever counter surfing pets. Chocolate, coffee, alcohol, xylitol, grapes, raisin, currents, macadamia nuts, bones and excessive fats like butter and shortening can all be toxic or harmful to pets.
  • Keep decorations safe and appropriate for the type of pet you have. Tinsel, candles, electrical cords, glass ornaments, and many of the seasonal holiday plants can be hazardous to pets.
  • Additionally, be conscientious about the outdoor weather conditions if your pets need to stay outside. Adequate shelter and access to unfrozen water are essential.

Happy Holidays!

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Halloween is coming…

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education, Uncategorized .
Dog and cat wearing halloween hats

Wearing costumes can also stress our furry friends

… Fright night for pets?

While Halloween can be a fun spooky night for people, our pets may not share our enthusiasm. Here’s a few things to be aware of:

Yard ornaments like the inflatable ghosts, motion activated skeletons, and people in costumes can scare pets and increase their anxiety levels.

Halloween candy can be hazardous to pets as well, especially chocolate and anything containing the sugar substitute xylitol.

Multiple visits by trick or treaters can drive your pet crazy, especially if the doorbell rings every time and your pet is protective of your property. These dogs may benefit from being confined to a quiet room or crate until the commotion is over.

Additionally Halloween decorations, power cords, make-up, and costumes can pose a threat to pets if they are chewed on or eaten.

Lastly black cats are often targeted by people with less than honorable intentions so keep them inside too.

Here are more tips from The Humane Society of the United States:
www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/halloween-safety.html

 

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4th of July and Pets

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .
July 4th is no blast for pets

 More pets get lost on the 4th of July

Did you know? More pets get lost on the 4th of July than any other day of the year.

Thunder, fireworks and other loud noises can really stress out our furry friends. As a result, this noisy holiday means more “guests” in the “pound” as they seek to escape the loud noises that terrify them.

It also means the possibility of an emergency visit to the Vet for a variety of things, ranging from injuries from escaping to digestive stresses and more.

Here are  some quick tips:

  • Be sure your pet has a safe, den-like place, such as a crate or kennel
  • Play some music or other “white noise” to help mask the sound of fireworks
  • Don’t comfort your pet during fireworks or thunder. It rewards the fear behavior.
  • Be sure they have current ID on them such as a microchip or pet tags. You can also write your telephone number (including area code) on their collar with a permanent marker.
  • Keep them safe and away from fireworks

To learn more, check out these articles:

Humane Society: Fear of Thunder and Other Loud Noises
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/fear_thunder_loud_noises.html 

ASPCA: Fourth of July Safety Tips
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/fourth-july-safety-tips 

 

 

 

 

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