Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Top Five Holiday Pet Health Hazards

The holidays can be an exciting and stressful time of year for pets and people alike. Be aware of these five common holiday hazards for pets to ensure that both you and your pet have a happier holiday season. 

1. Seasonal plants. The leaves of mistletoe and poinsettias can cause stomach upset and irritation. Lilies are often overlooked and are particularly harmful to cats. Lilies cause acute renal failure with ingestion of any part of the plant, including the pollen.

2. Christmas trees. Many pets drink Christmas tree water that contains fertilizers and bacteria, leading to stomach upset. Christmas trees needles can cause stomach upset and irritation. Ensure your pets are well supervised and restrict access to the Christmas tree water.