Holiday hazards are a real concern at this time of year, especially if its your pet they make ill. Fortunately there are simple steps you can take to help make your home "Holiday Safe" for Pets.
Prevention
Monitor your pets while guests are over, during cooking and at meal times.
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Instruct your guests not to give anything to your pets.
Crate your dog, and confine cats to a single room, if you cannot monitor him/her during meals or celebrations.
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Keep unsafe items and foods well out of reach.
If ingestion of potentially toxic item occurs, call the
National Animal Poison Control Center at: 888-426-4435
See a short television segment I did with FoxCT's Beau Berman on this subject, here:
http://foxct.com/2013/12/17/the-new-list-of-forbidden-foods-for-pets/
Top 10 Toxins Reported to the National Animal Poison Control Center
1. Chocolate
2. Grapes, Raisins, Currants
3. Sugar-Free Gums and Candies
4. Fatty Foods or Food Drippings
5. Onions, Garlic
6. Compost, Mulch
7. Human Medications
8. Macadamia Nuts
9. Cleaning Agents
10. Bread Dough, Alcohol
Other Holiday / Winter Hazards To Note:
Antifreeze
Candles
Cold temperatures!
Electric Cords
Ornaments
Ornaments Hooks
Road Salt
Snowblowers
Sponges
Spun Glass
Styrofoam
Tinsel
Tree Lighting
