PET TIPS
ASPCA resources
Cats may seek warmth under the hood of your car and can be injured or killed by the fan belt. Bang loudly on the hood before starting the car to give cats a chance to escape.
Helpful Resources
Latest information on New Canine Respiratory Illness
https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/new-release/2023/animal-health-officials-advise-pet-owners-to-take-proactive-measures-against-a-canine-respiratory-syndrome-in-new-mexico.html
Animal Poison Control
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Find pet care, adoption and volunteer information.
www.aspca.org
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
ASPCA People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
American Veterinary Medical Association
Provides a wide range of animal-related scientific and medical information that benefits veterinarians, governments, regulatory agencies and the public, for example: selecting and raising a pet; protecting the public from zoonotic diseases, such as rabies and toxoplasmosis; and developing guidelines for the proper use of life-saving drugs.
Argus Institute at Colorado State University
Argus clinical counselors offer support to people who are facing difficult decisions regarding their pet’s health and help them manage the challenges of caring for a sick animal.
www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu
Holiday Tips
Be Careful with Seasonal Plants and Decorations
- Christmas Trees: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall. If you have a live tree be mindful that tree water may contain fertilizers that can cause stomach upset and stagnant tree water is a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Avoid Mistletoe & Holly: Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems. And many varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats if ingested.
- Tinsel: Kitties love this sparkly, light-catching “toy”. Some cats may swallow it which can lead to an obstruction, severe vomiting, dehydration and possible surgery.
- Candles: Don’t leave lighted candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock candles over.
- Keep wires, batteries and glass or plastic ornaments out of paws’ reach. A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus, while shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet’s mouth and digestive tract.
Avoid Holiday Food Dangers
- By now you know not to feed your pets chocolate and anything sweetened with xylitol so make sure to keep your pets away from the table and unattended plates of food, and be sure to secure the lids on garbage cans.
- Fatty, spicy and no-no human foods, as well as bones, should not be fed to your furry friends.
- If your celebration includes adult holiday beverages, be sure to place your unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them.
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