Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness and Surgical Center's Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season

At Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness and Surgical Center, our mission is to keep your pets healthy year-round by providing quality pet care in Pittsburgh, PA. As the holiday season unfolds this year, try to stay consistent with your pet's routine, including exercise and eating habits. Festivities around the holidays create changes to a pet's environment and routine. Keeping pets away from unhealthy holiday treats, dangerous holiday decorations, and toxic plants is also essential.

Avoid Toxic Ingestion

Most people know that it is important to keep your pets away from chocolate or any food item that is sweetened by xylitol. However, it's important to consider these suggestions by Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness and Surgical Center to keep your pet out of the pet hospital this holiday season:

• Avoid leaving unattended plates at the table.
• Secure garbage can lids.
• Keep all toxic plants away from your pet's reach.

Toxic Holiday Foods for Pets

Common toxic holiday foods for pets include:

• Alcohol – alcohol and other potent potables ingested by an unsuspecting dog may cause weakness and possibly respiratory failure. Always be especially careful with unattended holiday beverages for adults.
• Caffeine – holiday treats may contain coffee or tea, which has caffeine in it.
• Dairy Products – dairy products can cause digestive disturbances or allergic reactions in pets.
• Ham or Bacon – pork can cause pancreatitis in dogs.
• Raisins & Grapes – watch the fruitcake because these can cause kidney failure in certain dogs.
• Turkey Bones – cooked bones can perforate a dog's intestines.

Contact Our Pet Hospital Today

If you are still unsure how to properly [rotect your pet this holiday season, don't hesitate to contact our team for a professional assesment. At Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness and Surgical Center, we are dedicated to providing pets the care they need to live long and healthy lives. Whether you're looking for Brentwood veterinary care or veterinary care in the Pittsburgh area, contact our Cheyenne animal hospital at 412-884-3162 or reach out by email.