caffeine. Dark Chocolate, cocoa
anaemia and should be avoided
mulch and cocoa contain high
in any form!
levels of theobromine. Symptoms
of ingestion include vomiting,
diarrhoea,
dehydration,
hyperactivity, high temperature
and blood pressure, abnormal
Common
heart rhythm and tremors.
Christmas foods
and products
dog and cat!
is
a
time
can harbour some foods and
that
can
be
very
poisonous for your dog or cat.
Had some chocolate as a gift? Got
a
fruit
cake,
or
Christmas
pudding? What about some nice
moisturiser? Read on to find out
C
about Christmas hazards.
inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen
etc... Can all result in poisoning
If eaten in any quantity these
fruits can be toxic to your pet.
Cooking or baking them DOES
NOT
reduce
poisoning.
the
risk
Symptoms
vomiting,
of
include
diarrhoea
and
subsequently kidney failure after
a number of days from the initial
poisoning.
hocolate
Got a hangover, looking for a bit
of relief, Non Steroidal Anti
for
celebration but unfortunately it
products
rapes, Raisins, Sultanas,
Currants (Vitis Vinifera)
that poison your
Christmas
G
H
angover cures!
Hospitalisation
is
usually required.
to your pet.
vomiting,
O
nions, Garlic, Leeks,
Chives, Shallots
but
ulceration and kidney failure. If
your pet consumes these they
may require treatment with antiulcer therapy for at least a
fortnight.
A
Ntifreeze (Ethylene
your
poisoning in dogs reported to the
Making
Veterinary Poisons Information
stuffing,
Service.
shallots? Beware, they are toxic!
stimulant
called
theobromine, which is similar to
untreated
to pets. Antifreeze tastes sweet to
chocolate is the most common
powerful
consumed,
antifreeze poisoning can be fatal
unfortunately
Chocolate contains a
bleeding
Glycol )
Yummy isn’t it! Your pet thinks
too,
diarrhoea,
from the gut, severe stomach
If
so
They can cause
a
or
sage
and
onion
cooking
baked
This family of veg can cause
pet
irresistible
and
to
so
them
can
if
be
they
encounter it. Signs of poisoning
include
vomiting,
dizziness,
drooling,
seizures,
excessive
thirst and urination. It can cause
severe kidney failure due to
calcium crystals forming in the
kidneys.
Antidotes must be
administered within three hours
of ingestion for cats and 8-12
hours for dogs.
Beyond this
R
Y
ew (berries and foliage)
oasties
Taxus species
point the prognosis is poor, so if
you suspect your pet has ingested
V
Potatoes with green skin or
this seek help immediately!
shoots need to be avoided, but
itamin D
hey, can’t have a perfect roastie
S
from a green potato!
species)
convulsions,
rhythm
the
gut,
abnormal
heart
and
kidney
T
obacco
The Nicotine can cause vomiting,
tremors, collapse and death.
failure.
Love the smell of a living tree for
Effects of the poisoning may be
Christmas; be careful your pet
delayed for several days and
may too!
there may be permanent effects.
considered to be mildly toxic,
M
istletoe
The fir tree oils are
irritating the mouth and stomach
and causing excessive drooling
If your pet has consumed any of
the items/foods/products
mentioned above, contact us
immediately so that we can advise
you.
or vomiting. The tree needles are
not easily digested either with
the
possibly
irritation,
of
causing
obstruction
GI
or
puncture.
Pucker up, but keep this away
from any lusty pets!
This can
cause vomiting and diarrhoea
and dermatitis.
salivation and vomiting. Foliage
or symptoms.
can cause vomiting, diarrhoea,
from
followed by abdominal cramps,
can be sudden without warning
creams contain this vitamin. This
bleeding
and mydriasis within one hour,
is more fatal then berries, death
pruce tree (picea
Multivitamins and some beauty
Can cause dizziness, dry mouth
If eaten by a
puppy a few berries can be fatal.
Want to write to Father Christmas.....
Father Christmas has two addresses, one
in Edinburgh and one in the North Pole.
Letters addressed to “Toyland” or
“Snowland” go to Edinburgh, but letters
addressed to the North Pole have to be sent
there as there is such a place!!!
Woodlands Vets wishes
you and your pet a
healthy and happy
Christmas.