Easter Hazards by Cheyenne Pratt , Veterinary Technician - Calico Creek Vets
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Easter Hazards by Cheyenne Pratt , Veterinary Technician - Calico Creek Vets
The Easter holiday poses some hazards to our pets , so it ' s important to be " eggstra " careful so we don ' t put them in danger . Here is a list of the most common Easter hazards :
Lilies : If you have cats , you should probably just avoid bringing lilies into your home . You should also refrain from giving lilies as gifts to friends and family that have cats . Lilies are a very common Easter flower that are extremely toxic to cats . Every part of the lily is toxic if ingested , including the water they sit in . The toxicity of this plant can cause kidney failure in cats that leads to death if not quickly treated . Lilies are not toxic to dogs , but may cause GI upset ( vomiting / diarrhea ) if ingested .
Chocolate : By now , most people are aware that chocolate is toxic to pets . The darker the chocolate , the more toxic it is . There are more cases of chocolate ingestion on Easter than any other holiday ! This is because Easter candy is typically hidden around the yard or house and is easily accessible to our pets . Never leave your pet unsupervised around candy and make sure it stays out of their reach . Chocolate toxicity effects cats and dogs the same , but cats are less likely to eat chocolate because they do not have a " sweet tooth ." That ' s right , cats cannot taste sugar !
Easter Grass : Traditional Easter grass is made from brightly colored strips of plastic . For some reason , this indigestible grass is very appealing to dogs and cats . Easter grass is a choking hazard and if ingested , it can get tangled in the GI tract and cause a life-threatening blockage . Pet owners should consider using pet-friendly alternatives in Easter baskets , like paper grass or tissue paper .
Xylitol : Chocolate is not the only dangerous candy to worry about in an Easter basket . Xylitol is an artificial sweetener commonly used in sugar-free gum and candy , and it is more toxic than chocolate . Just a small amount of Xylitol can quickly drop your pet ' s blood sugar and / or cause liver failure .
People food : The majority of decadent holiday foods contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs and cats ( i . e . garlic , onions , grapes , raisins , nuts ). Nontoxic foods like ham or other fatty foods , can cause vomiting , diarrhea , and pancreatitis .
If your pet happens to ingest any of these things , you should call an emergency vet right away . Do not wait because the sooner your pet gets treated , the better the outcome will be .
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Recalls :
Viva of North Carolina : Recalling one lot of Viva Duck for Dogs ( Ground ), Viva Duck for Dogs ( Chunked ), Viva Duck for Cats and Viva Pure Duck ( for cats and dogs ) due to potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes contamination . Info : ( 919 ) 371-8882 between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday . ( 1 / 27 / 24 )
Blue Ridge Beef Breeders Choice of Statesville , NC : Expanding its voluntary recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix , due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes contamination . The recall expansion now includes all lot numbers / use by dates between N24 1114 to N24 1224 of their 2lb . bag of Puppy Mix - UPC 8 54298 00169 6 . Info : 704-880-4500 Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm . ( 1 / 4 / 24 )
Mid-America Pet Food of Mt . Pleasant , TX : Expanding its recall from October to include additional dog food , due to potential Salmonella contamination . Affected products include Victor Super Premium Dog Food - multiple bag sizes , Wayne Feeds Dog Food - 40 pound bags , Eagle Mountain Pet Food - 40 pound bags , Member ' s Mark ( Sam ' s Club ) Dog Food - 30 pound bags , Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula . Info : 1-888-428-7544 . ( 11 / 10 / 23 )
Source : dogfoodadvisor . com , amva . org
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