- Turkey Bones – Gastrointestinal Upset and Diarrhea.
- Gravy, Fatty Foods/Leftovers – Gastrointestinal Upset and Possibly Pancreatitis.
- Rising Dough Bread – The dough continues to expand and release ethanol, causing a risk of gastrointestinal obstruction and ethanol toxicity.
- Cocktails– Nausea, Vomiting, Lethargy, Coma.
- Christmas Tree Water– Gastrointestinal upset, also has the potential to grow bacteria in the water.
- Christmas Tree Water Extender– Oral and Gastrointestinal burns due to nitrates and nitrites.
- Chocolate– Vomiting, Diarrhea, fast heart rate and tremors. Dark/baking chocolate has the most severe effects and the smaller the animal, the easier it is to see toxicity signs.
- Tinsel/Ribbon – Gastrointestinal obstruction, more commonly seen in cats, but we can see this condition in dogs.
- Mistletoe – Berries can be fatal
- Poinsettia – Vomiting and Diarrhea.
- Holly – Nausea, Vomiting
- Christmas Lights – Oral Burns, Pulmonary Edema (fluid in the lungs).
Please have a safe and Happy Holiday Season, from your friends at Parkview Animal Hospital
