{"id":727,"date":"2016-12-16T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T12:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.streetlyvets.co.uk\/?p=727"},"modified":"2016-12-16T12:29:42","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T12:29:42","slug":"christmas-hazards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.streetlyvets.co.uk\/index.php\/2016\/12\/16\/christmas-hazards\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas hazards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is a \u00a0wonderful time of year, but it is worth being aware of some festive hazards and things which can be poisonous for pets so you can avoid a trip to see us during this festive season \"\"\ud83c\udf84<\/span><\/span>\"\"\u2603\ufe0f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Christmas<\/a>

Keep your pet safe from these hazards and poisons over Christmas<\/p><\/div>\n

Substances which can be poisonous to your pets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some foods and other things that you may have around the house over Christmas can be poisonous to your pets. This includes things which are fine for humans, so you may not be aware that they can be dangerous.<\/p>\n

Chocolate<\/strong> \"\"\ud83c\udf6b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cocoa solids in chocolate contain Theobromine which can be poinsonous to dogs. \u00a0All chocolate – white, milk & dark – can contain Theobromine in varying quantities. \u00a0If your dog has eaten some chocolate please bring the wrapper so that the vet can determine how much cocoa solids may have been eaten and judge how best to treat your dog.<\/p>\n

\"Chocolate<\/a>

Chocolate can be poisonous to pets<\/p><\/div>\n

Raisins in Christmas cakes and puddings\u00a0<\/strong>\"\"\ud83c\udf47<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Raisins, currants and sultanas can be poisonous to dogs, so please take care to keep fruity Christmas cakes and puddings away from your dog. \u00a0While some pets may not show any signs, poisoning can occur with as little as\u00a06oz\/170g of raisins in a 13kg dog. If your dog eats lots of raisins don’t wait for symptoms to appear, call us now.<\/p>\n

\"Don't<\/a>

Don’t let your pet eat the Christmas pudding<\/p><\/div>\n


\nPoinsettia plant<\/strong> \"\"\ud83c\udf3a<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Many cut flowers, house plants and bulbs can be poinsonous to pets. \u00a0We oftern bring seasonal plants inside at Christmas or receive these as gifts. \u00a0If your pet eats a plant and you are unsure of what it is called or don’t have a label, then please bring part of the plant with you for identification purposes.<\/p>\n

\"Flowers,<\/a>

Flowers, plants and bulbs can be poisonous to pets<\/p><\/div>\n


\nOnions \"\"\ud83c\udf30<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All members of the onion family, including shallots, leeks, garlic & chives whether cooked, dried or raw can be poisonous to dogs. \u00a0You will find onions in gravy, ready meals and takeaways (check labels) as well as in your own home cooking. \u00a0It is advisable not to offer table scraps to your dog to avoid problems.<\/p>\n

\"Members<\/a>

Members of the onion family can be poisonous to dogs.<\/p><\/div>\n

Antifreeze \"\"\u2744\ufe0f\u00a0and alcohol<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many people love a tipple at Christmas, but don’t let your pet join in – alcohol poisoning in pets is more common than you think. \u00a0In the winter months you may\u00a0have antifreeze in the house for use on frozen car windscreens or in screenwash. \u00a0Even a small amount of antifreeze consumed from a spillage or empty container can cause lethal poisonsing. \u00a0Within 30 minutes animals can exhibit vomiting and depression – your prompt action to call the vet can be a life saver.<\/p>\n

\"Antifreeze<\/a>

Antifreeze and alcohol are poisonous to pets<\/p><\/div>\n

Mouldy bread and other foods<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mould on food may look innocent enough but if your pet raids the bin then it can be dangerous. \u00a0Some moulds contain toxins which quickly attack the nervous system. \u00a0Even very small amounts of these mycotoxins can cause tremors and seizures.<\/p>\n

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\"Mould<\/a>

Mould on food can be toxic<\/p><\/div>\n

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Other festive hazards around the home:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toys, gifts and Bones \"\"\ud83c\udf56<\/span><\/span>\"\"\ud83c\udf57<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Look out for small toys, decorations and small wrapped presents that could harm your pet if swallowed – you’d be amazed at what Dr Cora & Dr Jamie have had to remove from inside patients. \u00a0Foreign bodies can be very dangerous, if your pet does swallow something they shouldn’t please bring them to see us\u00a0immediately. \u00a0Bones, large or small, raw or cooked can fragment into pieces with very sharp edges when chewed by dogs which can be dangerous, for this reason we recommend that you don’t feed any bones to your dog.<\/p>\n

\"Small<\/a>

Small toys and bones can be dangerous if chewed or swallowed<\/p><\/div>\n

Pine needles from trees \"\"\ud83c\udf84\u00a0and tinsel if eaten<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s nothing like the smell of a real\u00a0Christmas trees\u00a0but try to\u00a0keep the floor\u00a0free of pine needles. They might not appear that dangerous, but the needles can puncture your pet’s intestines if swallowed. \u00a0Tinsel can look lovely, but make sure you hang it up out of your pet’s reach. Ingesting the tinsel can potentially block your pet’s intestines\u00a0which is very dangerous and usually requires surgery to remove.<\/p>\n

\"Pine<\/a>

Pine needles can be dangerous if swallowed<\/p><\/div>\n

Glass baubles \"\"\ud83d\udc3e<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Real glass baubles look great on your Christmas tree but they can be dangerous to your pet if they break or are swallowed. \u00a0 Broken glass can cause cuts and lacerations to paws and even worse damage internally. \u00a0Make sure that glass baubles are securely hung on the tree and high enough to avoid being knock off by wagging tails.<\/p>\n

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