DURING THE holiday season and
throughout the remainder of the
winter season, pet perils exist.

These hazards include antifreeze
poisoning, tinsel ingestion, fan belt
injuries to cats and more.

Preventive measures and early
recognition are the keys you need
to ensure your pet stays healthy.

Some of these problems can be
fatal. A very small amount of an-
tifreeze can lead tc _ irreversible
kidney damage. Tinsel ingestion by
cats can lead to severe bowel injury
and possible obstruction. Trauma
by engine fan belts can fatally in-
jure a cat. Chocolate poisoning in
dogs can lead to severe vomiting
and diasrhea or heart failure.
Turkey bone ingestion can cause
an upset stomach or severe intesti-
nal injury. Even over ingestion of
fat and trimmings from the turkey
can cause vomiting.

‘Booze who' on

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Be kind to your pets over the holidays

Poinsettia plants which have
long been regarded as a potential
poison to animals appear to be less
toxic than first thought, but it is
still wise to be careful with these
plants until further studies have
proven them safe. Other plants
believed to be toxic include the
Mistletoe’s white berries, the Yew
plant in wreaths and Holly berries
and leaves.

To help you avoid potential
hazards, here are some holiday
hints:

e when winterizing your «ar, en-
sure all antifreeze is rinsed away
and cleaned up. Place your full or
part empty bottle of antifreeze in
an elevated safe storage area.

© avoid tinsel on Christmas trees if
you have cats

© before starting your car, tap
your engine hood or lightly honk
your horn if cats are about

© do not leave chocolates out unat-

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tended edo not give your pet the chance winter season.
¢ wrap all turkey bones and trim- to overindulge in high fat foods.
mings up in a sealed bag and place

in a secure garbage can. your pet have a healthy holiday Shore veterinarian.

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