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38 DECEMBER 2015 DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE

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

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

CHRISTMAS PLANTS

Though plants bring colour and life
into your home, caution should be
used when placing them.
• Holly: The berries and leaves

can cause discomfort / vomiting.
They can also be fatal.
• Poinsetta: sap will blister your
dog’s mouth and can also cause
stomach upset.
• Mistletoe: Can, in mild cases,
cause stomach upset and in
severe cases, heart collapse.

THE DANGERS OF A CHRISTMAS COSTUMES
CHRISTMAS TREE
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• Some dogs will pee on the here • Pets can look cute dressed as ‘Santa Claus’ or ‘Santa's
Christmas tree.
Reindeer’ but make sure they are not feeling stressed &
• Others see ornaments as miserable or in too tight, hot & uncomfortable costumes.
toys and try to pull them off.
DECORAT IONS/WRAPPING
• Dogs can knock the
Christmas tree over. • Prior to Christmas, when you are decorating your
home and wrapping gifts, be sure to use caution. If
• Dogs may chew the you are using adhesives or glue, keep it away from
wires from Christmas your dog. Glue and adhesive seem to lure pets,
lights, which can cause but glue is extremely toxic to dogs.
shock or electrocution.
• Potpourri oil is toxic to dogs. However, they will lap it
You must take the time to up in generous amounts if it is left within reach.
pet-proof the Christmas
tree. Child safety gates • Keep ribbon, string & yarn away from your dog. If
work well as a barrier. swallowed, these items will twist around your dog’s
intestines.Never put a ribbon around your dog’s neck.