Sigh. Those big brown eyes. That adorable nose. Those
tiny paws…
Daydreaming about your honey again?
Love is in the air, and dogs and cats sure make warm and
fuzzy Valentines, but before grabbing for those coco treats, take note:
Sweetheart Day food and flowers can be dangerous for pets.
To ensure a pet-safe celebration, check out these tips:
Forbidden
chocolate
Whether milk, dark or
semi-sweet – chocolate should melt in your mouth and not theirs.
If you’re not sure what’s
good and what’s not – talk to a seasoned pet lover. They’ll be the first to
tell you chocolate (especially baking chocolate) is mighty toxic to canines of
all kinds.
Come Valentines, Go ahead.
Indulge. But take care not to leave those sweet treats lying around for Bow Wow
to find. If ingested, dogs can suffer abnormal heart rhythms, seizure, diarrhea
and vomiting.
A rose is
just a rose
…Until it becomes a thorny
mouthful. Just a bite, swallow or step onto a sharp stem and your pooch could
be nursing serious injury and infection.
But rather than risk a
trip to ER – sift through your bundle of love to remove hazardous floras with a
toxic plant guide.
Note, lily bouquets are
also fatally poisonous to felines. Just a few morsels could send your kitty’s
nervous system into a downward spiral.
Playing
with fire
It’s always nice to set
the mood with candlelight, but don’t forget to put them out as you leave the
scene. Playful pups and pawing kitties can topple over candlesticks and burn
themselves in the midst of playing.
Life is
sweet
So don’t let sweeteners
drop your pet’s blood sugar too low. Sugar-free candies like Candygrams and gum
tend to contain large xylitol doses. A sweetener highly
toxic to animals. If accidentally nibbled on – depression, liver failure and loss
of coordination can occur.
Careful with cocktails
Half-drunk champagne, and
a little spilled wine isn’t anything to cry about until inquisitive pets start
to lap up the leftovers. In fact, just a tiny shot of alcohol can send
small animals into tremors, coma and or fatal respiratory failure.
Keep opened bottles and
festive glasses high-up on counter space or rinse them in the sink before
changing up activities for the night.
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