Do you know what kinds of food or holiday decor could harm your pets? Dr. Prior shows us his list and some items might surprise you.
Here is the list of the holiday items that can harm your pet:
1. Foods:
a. Fatty Foods
b. Chocolate
c. Grapes
d. Raisins
e. Macadamia nuts
f. Sugar-Free Candies and Pastries
g. Onions
h. Garlic
i. Caffeine containing foods
j. Avocado (for birds)
k. Yeast or bread dough
2. Meat Bones, especially cooked bones
3. Alcohol
4. Plants:
a. Poinsettias
b. Lilies
c. Holly
d. Mistletoe
e. ivy
5. Candles
6. Christmas Trees
a. Christmas Tree water (and additives)
b. Ornaments and Snow Globes
c. Tinsel, String, and Ribbons
7. Electrical Cords
8. Batteries
9. Houseguests (stress)
a. Houseguests’ luggage (often on the floor with food or medications in them)
10. Heaters and Warming Devices
11. Fireplaces
12. Cleaning Supplies
13. Ice Melts
14. Antifreeze
15. Medications
