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From Pamela's Place
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Make this Easter a safe, relaxing day for everybody.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
There are numerous hazards for your pet that can turn an enjoyable Easter Sunday into a nightmare visit to your local veterinary emergency hospital. In the worst scenarios, you could even be returning home without your beloved dog or cat at your side. Being aware of these dangers can help you avoid them and make this Easter a relaxing day for everybody.
Easter lilies and other plants can pose a threat for your pet Easter lilies and other plants within the family of true lilies can be toxic for both dogs and cats but are particularly lethal for cats. Both plants and cut flowers are dangerous. Even the pollen of the plant is considered toxic and can pose a poison threat if a pet grooms pollen off its fur.
Lilies are among the most dangerous of the plants and flowers present in Easter festivities but they are far from being the only poison plant or flower that can affect your pet. If in doubt about whether a plant is safe for your pet, remove it from your home or place it where your pet cannot access it. Remember cats are curious creatures and can jump or climb to heights that dogs usually cannot. Even a hanging plant may not be safe from your cat. Chocolate and other foods can be poison for your dog or cat Chocolate treats are a favorite part of the Easter holiday. However, those chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies can be dangerous for your pet. Chocolate contains a compound known as theobromine that is toxic to both dogs and cats. Though many cats do not have a sweet tooth, these treats should be kept out of the reach of both dogs and cats. These items may be prove to be too much temptation for a curious pet if left untended on a countertop or table. There are many other foods that are dangerous for dogs and cats also. Sugar-free treats containing xylitol are poison for your dog. Grapes and raisins are a poison threat for your pet also. Fatty foods which your pet is not used to consuming can cause pancreatitis. It may be tempting to share your Easter goodies with your furbaby. However, the safest course is to let your pet consume his or her regular diet and avoid any potentially dangerous foods. Easter grass and toys can become intestinal foreign bodies Easter grass, those long plastic pieces used to decorate Easter baskets and other Easter centerpieces, can be swallowed by curious cats and even dogs creating an intestinal foreign body that can be quite dangerous and that may require surgical removal. Linear foreign bodies like these pose an especially dangerous threat because it is not unusual for one end to become "stuck" while the rest of the object continues to make its way through the intestinal tract. This can result in intestinal perforation and sepsis as the linear foreign body actually saws through the intestinal tract as it continues to try to move through the tract. Other children's toys and Easter decorations with small parts can also pose a threat for curious dogs and cats that might swallow them. Avoid these Easter hazards for your pet and ensure a happy and healthy holiday for all.
Have a Blessed Easter!!!!
Pamela Bates,
Operations Manager,
Host of Pamela's Place, Host of Weekend Outlook,
Co-Host of Community Talk & Beyond,
WDNG News Talk Radio
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