Alcohol, tinsel, and fairy lights are just a few of the items that should be kept away from your pets this Christmas, a vet has warned.
Dr Ceri Davies, the lead veterinary surgeon at Chess Veterinary Clinic in Rickmansworth, said pet owners may have to make emergency trips to the vets if the wrong item is consumed.
She said: “Dogs will drink most forms of alcohol left in glasses, so people need to be wary of leaving drinks where their animals can easily access them.
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“The signs of ethanol intoxication are similar to those in humans – vomiting, depression, a lack of coordination, disorientation and drowsiness.”
Dr Davies advised that dogs with these conditions need warmth, rehydration and immediate nursing care.
Other festive items to be avoided included plants such as mistletoe, poinsettia, holly and ivy, which can all cause upset stomachs, while lilies can be very harmful to cats.
Dr Davies added pets can benefit from calming diffusers as the chaotic Christmas season begins.
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