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26 APRIL 2015 DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE

Featuring Dr. Deidre Clack from The Cottage Animal Hospital
www.thecottageanimalhositpal.com Phone: 9890 7220

“ On these two pages I have highlighted a few hazards for pets at
Easter time. By following these simple tips you and your pets can
enjoy a happy and safe Easter holiday. ” Dee

EASTER LILIES

• These flowers are
beautiful and festive,
but should be
avoided at all costs if
you share your home
with pets. Easter
Lilies are one of the
most poisonous
plants for pets,
especially to cats.
Vomiting, lethargy
and loss of appetite
are symptoms of lily
poisoning.

EASTER GRASS BUYING A LIVE PET ( a hazard for the pet)

• This is the pretty shredded cellophane that • It is easy to succumb to the adorable bunnies, chickens and
accompanies Easter Egg baskets. As it smells ducks who appear in pet store windows at this time of year.
‘chocolately’ dogs may be tempted to ingest it. Pressure from a child is a temptation for parents but spur of
Cats are also attracted to these shiny shreds,
the moment purchases often end in abandonment for those
and like tinsel, ingesting this "grass" may be
pets who are dumped in pounds when the novelty wears off.
lethal. Pets can not digest it, leading to the
Adopting a baby animal is a LONG TERM COMMITMENT
threads getting stuck in and damaging their
not to be taken impulsively. A better option for an Easter gift
intestines. Tip: A better choice? Use paper, or for a child? A cute, cuddly toy like the ones featured above.
even real grass in your Easter baskets!

TIN FOIL EASTER COSTUMES

• Most Easter eggs are wrapped in • Pets can look cute dressed as
shiny foil and while it looks very pretty, ‘Easter bunnies’ but make sure that
if swallowed, it can pose a choking or they are not feeling stressed or in too

obstruction hazard for your pet. tight, uncomfortable costumes.