Sunday, November 17, 2019

Holiday Pet Hazards

It's that time of year when we stuff ourselves with turkey and decorate the Christmas tree. There's so much to do and eat this time of year, but remember your pets can get into trouble if you aren't careful. The last thing we want is for you to spend time in the emergency room with a sick pet on Thanksgiving. To keep your pet safe, it is important to educate yourselves about holiday hazards. Below is a list of common holiday things that can harm your pet.

Food and Plants

Chocolate
Foods with Xylitol
Alcohol
Turkey bones and skin
Sugary foods
Yeast dough
Table Scraps
Poinsettias
Mistletoe
Holly

Decorations

Christmas trees
Ornaments
Tinsel
Candles
Electric light cords
Potpourris

We hope you and your pet have a safe Thanksgiving with zero trips to the emergency clinic! If you do need to take your pet to the hospital, you can call us at 801-298-2014 to receive information about the nearest pet ER.