Happy Easter everyone. As we hide our Easter eggs for the big hunt today, for the kids of course, not us adults :-) we need to make sure that we keep the scene safe for our furry friends.
Chocolate: Chocolate can poison your dog or cat. The darker the chocolate, the more toxicity it has and the more damage it can do. See our March blog on the dangers of chocolate to learn the signs and symptoms and what to do in an emergency.
Easter Lilies: Easter Lilies is a tradition in many households, as well as churches. However, the Lily is very dangerous to your cat. The leaves in the lilies contain toxins that can cause severe kidney damage. Day lilies and tiger lilies are also dangerous. Remember, cats love to climb, so be very care in selecting your spot for this plant. Eating just one leaf from this plant can cause severe poisoning in a very short period, minutes to hours after ingestion.
- S/S: Not eating; vomiting; lethargic (the toxins are beginning to effect the kidneys)
- Rush to the vet....do not wait to see if your cat gets any better, because he/she will not. In fact, within 5 days kidney failure will result in death
Easter Grass: Easter grass (plastic) is non-digestible to your pet and can get caught in the intestines, which may lead to blockage and possible perforation.
Easter Toys: Remember, to keep any small toy out of your pet's reach. It may cause choking and blockage if your pet swallows the toy.
As always, have fun with your family during Easter, but remember to safe-proof your home for your pets, as well as small children. After all, a trip to the emergency room or veterinarian on a holiday is never fun for any of us.
Blogger Teri Ann Tate runs a pet care service and is a Certified Pet Tech Instructor (Pet CPR, First Aid and Pet Care Classes); Certified Emergency Animal Medical Tech I (EAMT I); Certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR); Large Animal Rescue Tech II (LART II); and will be going for her certification as an EMT in the fall of 2013.
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