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| Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays |
Christmas Tree
Securely anchor your tree so it doesn’t fall injuring your pet. Be aware that tree water, which may contain fertilizers, can cause upset stomachs!
Securely anchor your tree so it doesn’t fall injuring your pet. Be aware that tree water, which may contain fertilizers, can cause upset stomachs!
Tinsel and Ornaments
Tinsel can obstruct the digestive tract, causing vomiting, dehydration and possibly leading to surgery. Keep glass and plastic ornaments out of reach!
Tinsel can obstruct the digestive tract, causing vomiting, dehydration and possibly leading to surgery. Keep glass and plastic ornaments out of reach!
Food and Leftovers
Spicy, fatty foods...and bones...should not be fed to your pets!
Spicy, fatty foods...and bones...should not be fed to your pets!
Toys
Choose safe gifts for pets. Stick with indestructible chew toys, KONGS or chew treats that are safely digestible. The riskiest toys for cats have ribbon, yarn or loose parts. Surprise kitty with a ball too big to swallow!
Choose safe gifts for pets. Stick with indestructible chew toys, KONGS or chew treats that are safely digestible. The riskiest toys for cats have ribbon, yarn or loose parts. Surprise kitty with a ball too big to swallow!
Mistletoe and Holly
Holly can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems. Poinsettias have low toxicity. Skip them all together or choose artificial plants!
Holly can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems. Poinsettias have low toxicity. Skip them all together or choose artificial plants!
New Year’s Noise
Remember, noise can terrify pets and possibly cause ear damage. By the way, confetti can get lodged in a cat’s stomach, possibly leading to surgery.
Remember, noise can terrify pets and possibly cause ear damage. By the way, confetti can get lodged in a cat’s stomach, possibly leading to surgery.
Candles
Don’t leave lit candles unattended. Pets can burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock the candles over.
Don’t leave lit candles unattended. Pets can burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock the candles over.
As we celebrate the holidays, let’s make sure pets maintain their normal routines. If you have questions about pet safety or would like a pet to adopt for the holidays, please visit the Humane Society of Utah's website.
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