Do You Still Have Treats?

Halloween may be over but there is still plenty of candy lying around. Please use extra caution to make sure candy is kept away from pesky paws. While family members are enjoying their Halloween goodies for weeks after the holiday, pets can easily get into the candy stash too. Chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs. Sugary treats like candy corn can give them a stomach ache or lead to a pancreatitis flare-up. Even sugar-free hard candies and gum can be problematic as they often contain xylitol which can cause a severe drop in blood sugar. Candy wrappers and lollipops can cause dangerous intestinal blockage. Please do all you can to keep Halloween treats in a safe place away from pets. Halloween may be over this year but the risk to pets still remains.

March is Pet Poison Prevention Month

 

Many common household items are poisonous to pets.  

The most common food toxins for pets are chocolate, xylitol (sugar-free chewing gum), grapes, raisins, caffeine, onions & macadamia nuts. The degree to which a food can be fatal depends upon the size, health and age of the animal and the amount ingested.  Medications and medicated candies (e.g. THC gummies) are another huge potential toxin as it is so easy to accidentally drop a pill on the floor.   Some pets are curious and will be attracted to the bottle of medication and ingest it.  Yard fertilizers, insecticides, rat poison and even some plants can harm pets too.  Keep purses, backpacks and especially medications in a secure location far away from pesky paws.  Ingestion of poisons can be fatal.   If you think your pet has ingested toxins, call your vet & the Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.