00000000000000 Holiday HAZARDS Tinsel, Ribbon and String: Pets can swallow these, which could lead to serious blockages that may require surgery Ornaments and Ornament Hooks: Small glass ornaments swallowed, can cause internal injuries, broken ornaments can cause cuts, leading to infection and internal injuries if swallowed Salt Dough projects: The high salt content is toxic and can cause salt poisoning if eaten Snow Globes: Many contain ethylene glycol (antifreeze!), which is highly toxic and can cause fatal kidney failure if ingested Christmas lights and candles: Chewing on electrical cords can result in electrical shock. Low unattended pose fire threats Christmas tree water: The water in a real tree's stand can contain bacteria, pesticides, or other toxins if swallowed Noisemakers and loud noises: The loud sounds from Holiday parties can scare pets, leading to anxiety and the desire to hide or escape Toxic Holiday foods: Keep chocolate, alcohol, desserts, and foods containing grapes, raisins, onions, and nuts away from your pets reach. Heavy, fatty and rich foods can cause pancreatitis in pets Toxic plants: Mistletoe, Holly, Lilies & Poinsettia Pine needles: Ingesting pine needles from your tree can irritate the mouth and cause vomiting, diarrhea, or even intestinal obstruction or perforation SOUTH ROBESON Veterinary Clinic Fairmont, NC 910.628.7178 Merry Christmas BAIRD'S From Our Family To Yours! Animal Hospital Dr. Michael Deese & Dr. Austin M. Deese 910.739.4998 00000000000000 Holiday HAZARDS Tinsel , Ribbon and String : Pets can swallow these , which could lead to serious blockages that may require surgery Ornaments and Ornament Hooks : Small glass ornaments swallowed , can cause internal injuries , broken ornaments can cause cuts , leading to infection and internal injuries if swallowed Salt Dough projects : The high salt content is toxic and can cause salt poisoning if eaten Snow Globes : Many contain ethylene glycol ( antifreeze ! ) , which is highly toxic and can cause fatal kidney failure if ingested Christmas lights and candles : Chewing on electrical cords can result in electrical shock . Low unattended pose fire threats Christmas tree water : The water in a real tree's stand can contain bacteria , pesticides , or other toxins if swallowed Noisemakers and loud noises : The loud sounds from Holiday parties can scare pets , leading to anxiety and the desire to hide or escape Toxic Holiday foods : Keep chocolate , alcohol , desserts , and foods containing grapes , raisins , onions , and nuts away from your pets reach . Heavy , fatty and rich foods can cause pancreatitis in pets Toxic plants : Mistletoe , Holly , Lilies & Poinsettia Pine needles : Ingesting pine needles from your tree can irritate the mouth and cause vomiting , diarrhea , or even intestinal obstruction or perforation SOUTH ROBESON Veterinary Clinic Fairmont , NC 910.628.7178 Merry Christmas BAIRD'S From Our Family To Yours ! Animal Hospital Dr. Michael Deese & Dr. Austin M. Deese 910.739.4998