If you feel your pet has ingested a toxic substance, immediately call an animal poison control center, such as the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Help Line at (800) 213-6680. The Emergency Clinic is located at 9901 Montgomery Avenue (east of Eubank) in Albuquerque. In case you have an emergency, VCA has a twenty-four-hour emergency clinic. Lilly plants-all types can be deadly to cats.ĭon’t forget plenty of foods can also be toxic: cooked bones, raisins, grapes, chocolate, alcohol, Macadamia nuts, and nutmeg can be harmful to your pet. Mistletoe-People might like to kiss under it at Christmas, but for pets it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, collapse, erratic behavior, hallucinations, and death.Ĭhristmas tree pine needles-may produce oral irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, trembling, and posterior weakness.Īmaryllis (also known as Belladonna Lilly or “naked ladies“)-may cause an upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy, tremors, drooling, and even shock or death. Tulip/Narcissus Bulbs (often gifts this time of year)-may cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, drooling, loss of appetite, diarrhea, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions, and cardiac abnormalities. Poinsettia-may cause irritation to the mouth and stomach, as well as vomiting. The following is a list of some varieties to consider for pet safety: Keep plants in a high place, somewhere the dog or cat can’t get to them. Use common sense, and don’t put your dog or cat at risk. The most common holiday pet challenge is plants. If it’s sentimental, hang it high on the tree.Īlso, stay clear of using tinsel, which can also be extremely hazardous to your pet, and remember, candles and wagging tails don’t mix. Don’t forget your cats either-they love hanging ornaments. Often antique or ornaments from China can have high doses of dangerous lead. Again, Bitter Apple can deter Fido from chewing any sentimental or dangerous decorations. When hanging ornaments, don’t hang glass or fragile items low on the tree. Be watchful-anything electric can cause danger. This is a much safer lighting system due to the lower voltage requirements. These days, you can purchase low voltage LED lighting systems from most home stores. While not harmful to your pets, it will deter them from chewing wires, ornaments, and the tree. Is your dog a chewer? If so, cover all the exposed wires and then spray the wires, as well as the lower portion of the tree, with a product called “Bitter Apple.” Bitter Apple can be purchased from any large pet supplier. Something as simple as the lighting on your tree can cause a major health risk to your pet. There are many preventable things you can do to avoid a holiday pet tragedy. #3410Īlong with a caption and photo credit to:Įmail digital photos friends.” Photo by Gary Priesterĭon’t forget about your pet’s safety during the holiday season #3405 (See Photo Below)ĭOG: Little puppy, looks like a German Shepherd, female, found November 22nd near the 9 mile marker on Highway 165, south of the Village of Placitas. Found northeast of the Village of Placitas on November 3rd near Diamondtail Rd, off Camino de San Francisco. #3401 (See Photo on )ĭOG: Black Lab, female, who recently had puppies (no puppies were found). His name is "Raymond" and he is greatly missed. He is 7 years old, is in need of medication.
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#3400 (See Photo on )ĬAT: Ocicat, tan/brown with stripes and spots lost from Rio Rancho near 528 & Idalia on September 25th. You may also email the Hotline at please call first.ĬAT: Orange (Yellow/Orange) Tabby Cat lost from Ranchos de Placitas in Mid-October. For more information,Ĭall Dave at 867-6135. You can include a photo if you have one available.
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