The holidays are all about family, friends, fun and food - but sometimes it's easy to forget
about holiday safety for your dog. We all want our dogs to be part of the celebration, but
there are some important guidelines to follow. Keep your dog safe this holiday season - no
one wants their holiday celebration to end up at the veterinary emergency clinic!
I got a gift one Christmas and set it under the tree, I planned to open it on Christmas day but my dog (Bear) at that time smelled it out and while I was asleep he ate my pound of dark Chocolate, I rushed him to the Vet and he made it. But I thought my carelessness had cost me my best friend.
Watch the table scraps! Just because we humans like to indulge in the feast does not mean it is good for our dogs. And Children love to feed the dog.
NO:::::
Grapes and Raisins. Onions, Chocolate and cocoa contain a chemical called theobromide that can adversely affect the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system. Caffeine is quite similar to the toxic chemical in chocolate. It can damage the heart, lungs, kidney and central nervous system. Macadamia nuts, while generally not considered fatal, can cause your dog to experience severe illness. Xylitol is a sugar-free sweetener most often found in chewing gum and candy. In dogs, it stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin, resulting in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Xylitol ingestion can also cause severe liver damage. Alcoholic beverages contain ethanol - a seriously toxic chemical compound that causes central nervous system and respiratory depression.
There will be crowds of people and Molly loves a crowd and all the handouts she will get. She will be in protect me mode and I will return the loyality and be on guard watching her and what she is being fed.
God Bless you and Merry Christmas.
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