Common holiday items and food can be harmful to dogs, cats and other animals
SACRAMENTO, CA (November 13, 2007) – United Animal Nations (UAN) today issued its Top Five Winter Pet Threats – a list of items and activities that can be hazardous to dogs, cats and other household pets this winter, and in particular around the holidays.
“Things that seem harmless to us can cause serious illness or injury to our pets,” said UAN President and CEO Nicole Forsyth. “For example, tinsel, ribbons and cellophane wrappers, if swallowed, can create intestinal obstructions that could require surgery to treat.”
Forsyth offered this list of Top Five Winter Pet Threats to help pet owners safeguard their animals this winter.
Anti-freeze
Candles
Ice-melting chemicals/salt
Nicotine
Alcohol
Avocado
Chocolate
Coffee
Cooked bones
Fatty foods
Grapes and raisins
Macadamia nuts
Onions
Uncooked yeast dough
“The holidays are a time to relax and enjoy the company of loved ones, both two-legged and four-legged,” Forsyth said. “We want pet owners to exercise caution so they can avoid unnecessary and stressful trips to the veterinarian.”
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