Good Afternoon, Friends,
With more decorations and often more food and drinks around the house, it’s important to keep an eye out for potential pet hazards:
🎄 Christmas Tree Water: Christmas Tree water can become stagnant and a breeding ground for bacteria if not changed regularly, and they can be harmful to the health of a thirsty pet.
🪴 Holiday Plants: Plants such as Poinsettias, Mistletoe, or Holly may be appealing to a curious dog. But, they can irritate your pet’s mouth and stomach and cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and decreased appetite.
🎁 Ribbons, Bows, and Tinsel: Gifts wrapped with ribbon and string look irresistible to pets because they resemble easy-to-catch prey, but they can cause serious stomach and intestinal damage.
🥨 Salt-Dough Ornaments: If you’re making salt-dough ornaments or homemade play dough, make sure to hang them well out of your pets’ reach. They contain a great deal of salt, which can be fatal to pets if ingested. According to the FDA, a 10-po...