{"id":443,"date":"2019-11-26T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tributenc.com\/blog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2019-11-09T01:16:14","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T01:16:14","slug":"holiday-hazards-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tributenc.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/26\/holiday-hazards-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Hazards for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holidays are filled with cheer, but they’re also filled with potential dangers for pets. In your own home, there are several holiday hazards you should be aware of. Keep the following in mind, so you can make sure your pets are safe from these hazards throughout the holidays.<\/p>\n

Holiday Foods<\/h2>\n

Certain foods can cause life-threatening illnesses in dogs, such as chocolate and raisins, so keep candy and baked goods with these ingredients out of your pet’s reach. If you’re hosting a holiday dinner, keep in mind that onion and garlic can also make pets severely ill. Other hazardous foods and beverages include chicken or turkey bones, macadamia nuts, coffee, and yeast dough.<\/p>\n

Christmas Trees<\/h2>\n

Christmas trees add a festive look to your apartment, but your pets might see them as sources of water or entertainment. If you have a live tree, make sure your pets can’t drink the water in the base. Your tree should also be firmly anchored so that it won’t tip over if a curious cat decides to explore the branches.<\/p>\n

Holiday Plants<\/h2>\n

Holly and ivy, poinsettias and other holiday plants can be toxic to pets or at least cause mild health problems. If you have these kinds of plants in your home for the holidays, make sure your pets can’t chew on them or eat them. Consider using artificial versions of these plants to lower the risk of toxicity.<\/p>\n

Holiday Decorations<\/h2>\n

Dogs and cats can chew on or play with cords for holiday lights, which can cause electric shock or a fire hazard. Keep cords out of their reach to prevent this from happening. Breakable ornaments should go up high on trees out of your pets’ reach. You should also avoid hanging tinsel up altogether. Pets might ingest tinsel, which can cause obstructions in their intestines. If you use candles for decoration, never leave them where pets can get to them.<\/p>\n

When you’re not busy with holiday preparations and festivities, spend time with your dog at our community’s fenced-in bark park, which includes agility equipment and a wash station. Please contact us for more details on the pet policy for our apartments in Raleigh<\/a>, NC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays are filled with cheer, but they’re also filled with potential dangers for pets. In your own home, there are several holiday hazards you should be aware of. Keep the following in mind, so you can make sure your pets are safe from these hazards throughout the holidays. Holiday Foods Certain foods can cause… <\/p>\n

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