12/24/2024
Top Holiday Pet Safety Tips:
🎁 Skip the Snacks: Holiday foods like turkey bones, gravy, chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, and onion-heavy dishes can be toxic to pets. Even small amounts can lead to upset stomachs, blockages, or worse. Stick to pet-safe treats!
🎄 Decor Dangers: Keep fragile ornaments, tinsel, ribbons, and electrical cords out of reach—these can be choking hazards or cause intestinal blockages if ingested. Consider flameless candles to avoid burns or fire risks.
🐾 Stress-Free Spaces: The hustle and bustle of holiday gatherings can overwhelm pets. Create a calm retreat with their favorite blanket, bed, and toys where they can relax away from noise and guests.
🚮 Trash Patrol: Secure trash bins and keep food scraps, bones, and packaging materials out of reach. Even seemingly harmless items like food-soaked aluminum foil can cause problems if ingested.
🎁 Holiday Plants: Be cautious with holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly, which can be toxic to pets if chewed or eaten. Opt for pet-safe greenery or artificial options.
While we’ll be closed during parts of the holidays, our trusted partner UrgentVet will be open from 12pm - 8pm if your pet needs care.
For 24/7 emergencies, please contact
Upstate Vet Emergency: (864) 233-7650
Fetch Emergency Center: (864) 900-5888
Veterinary Emergency Group: (864) 252-9520
From our team to yours, we wish you and your pets a safe, happy, and stress-free holiday season!
Warmly,
Ambassador Animal Hospital
