avoid holiday pet hazards this season

As fun as the holiday season can be for us, it can be a dangerous time of the year for pets. Concord Animal Hospital is here to help you keep your pets happy and healthy! Follow these tips to help ensure your beloved pet stays safe. ​
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​have any questions or concerns about your pet's health - we're always happy to help!

Keep your pet safe and help them avoid:

• Dangerous foods like chocolate and raisins: learn more about tabletop toxins. Limit your pet's treats to those meant for pets or an occasional small piece apple or carrot to avoid giving your pet an upset tummy or potentially feeding them something toxic. It's not a treat if it makes them vomit or gives them diarrhea!

• Decorations like candles, ribbons, and tinsel: these festive decorations might be adored by you but are potentially lethal for your pet. Cats in particular tend to ingest ribbons and tinsel, which can lead to a surgical emergency.
• Christmas tree fixings: Christmas tree water, electrical wires, and low hanging breakable ornaments can be dangerous for your pet. Some holiday plants such as poinsettias for also be toxic for pets. Keep an eye on how your pets interact to holiday plants and make adjustments as needed to keep them safe!
• Well meaning guests! Our own guests can pose a danger to our pets, slipping pets table scraps or leaving doors open. Remind guests of the safety rules your family observes. Have a nervous pet or caged animal such as a rabbit or guinea pig that isn't looking forward to company? Consider giving them a safe spot or an off-limits room where they can avoid commotion and guests.
• Four legged guests! Maybe your brother wants to bring his new puppy to your house for dinner. Carefully introduce any pets your guests bring to your home - take all the dogs for a walk together before guest dogs set a paw in your house so that they can meet each other on neutral ground. 

​All of us at CAH wish you and your family, including the furry ones, a very safe and happy holiday!