It is a joyous time of the year filled
with holiday festivities, decorating our homes, and preparing our
favorite holiday foods. Flowers are placed appropriately, mistletoe is
hung above doorways, and filled candy dishes are within an arm's reach.
However, spirits can quickly dampen when a pet becomes ill from
ingesting one of our favorite holiday decorations or food. Test your
knowledge of holiday hazards for pets with this true or false quiz.
Happy Holidays!
1.Heated teflon is toxic
to birds.
2.Macadamia nuts are
poisonous to dogs.
3.Potpourri is poisonous
to cats.
4.Chocolate is toxic to
ferrets.
5.Electrical burns from
chewing cords are a common holiday hazard for rabbits.
6.Secondhand tobacco
smoke can be irritating to amphibians.
7.Grapes can be toxic to
dogs.
8.Tinsel, ribbon, and
strings from roasts or turkeys can cause severe intestinal problems in
cats.
9.Batteries are toxic if
swallowed.
10.Air fresheners can be
toxic to fish.
0-2 Toxic
3-5 Potentially Hazardous
6-8 Poison
Control
9-10 Safety First
1.) T
2.) T
3.) T
4.) T
5.) T
6.) T
7.) T
8.) T
9.) T
10.) T
Cats love
to play, and can even be trained to "fetch" objects for their owners.
Regular playtime helps keep your kitty's weight down, and can provide a
bonding opportunity for you bond.
Remember to
make sure your cat wears a name tag, is current on all vaccinations and
is supervised while spend time outdoors
Maintain
awareness of your cat's water consumption and take action to ensure she
always drinks enough. These efforts will help keep her healthy and well
hydrated.
