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Holiday Safety Guidelines
Sparkly tinsel on Christmas trees and curly ribbons on gifts under your tree can be a real danger to your pets. These items can get wrapped around your pet's tongue and the end trailing in the stomach or worse they can move through their digestive tract and cut the intestines. They can also cause blockages. Either way this could result in an emergency surgery that would be an unwelcomed expense at this time of year.
Secure your Christmas tree so your pets can not knock it over, break ornaments which could be eaten or stepped on, chew on the electrical cords or drink the water which can be poisonous. Real Christmas trees can also be toxic to cats especially pine trees.
Some holiday plants, such as poinsettia, ivy, holly, mistletoe, lilies and Christmas greens can be poisonous causing serious kidney damage or death. Also holiday treats that contain nuts, chocolate, dips made with onions and garlic are dangerous as well.
Parties and lots of company can be very stressful for your pets. Put them in a safe room with food and water away from all the commotion.
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
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