{"id":1663,"date":"2017-12-20T05:15:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T05:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2017-12-20T05:15:12","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T05:15:12","slug":"common-holiday-emergencies-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-holiday-emergencies-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Holiday Emergencies for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5455 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-22-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It seems like pet emergencies always happen at the worst times! During the holiday season when there are family gatherings, visitors and decorations are just a couple of the many reasons for a pet emergency to develop. Below is a list of common holiday emergencies seen in the pet ER and tips to prevent them from happening to you and your pet!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-16-2.png\" alt=\"dog, cat, cookies, milk, Santa's cookies, holiday pet dangers, Christmas pet dangers, dog dangers, cat dangers, Christmas decor dangers, Christmas tree dangers, pet hazards, pet safety tips, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Gastrointestinal Emergencies (Food Bloat, Bone Ingestion, Pancreatitis)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It is important that with visitors and holiday meals, you are aware of what your pet is eating!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some pets can be very sensitive to food changes and develop vomiting and diarrhea. Pancreatitis is a condition that can happen if your pet eats a really rich, fatty meal so avoid giving gravy or leftover grease to your pet.<\/li>\n<li>Overfeeding can lead to food bloat; this can be painful and in some cases even life-threatening.<\/li>\n<li>Bones can cause severe irritation and even lead to an obstruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-20-1.png\" alt=\"cat, Christmas lights, holiday pet dangers, Christmas pet dangers, dog dangers, cat dangers, Christmas decor dangers, Christmas tree dangers, pet hazards, pet safety tips, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2.\u00a0Holiday Lighting<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To a puppy or kitten, an electrical cord can look like a fun thing to chew on. This can lead to burns and electrocution! Make sure that cords are out of reach and secure!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-21-1.png\" alt=\"cat, ornaments, holiday pet dangers, Christmas pet dangers, dog dangers, cat dangers, Christmas decor dangers, Christmas tree dangers, pet hazards, pet safety tips, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0Ornaments<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Your pet may think the shiny ornaments are\u00a0toys. Broken ornaments or pieces can be very dangerous if eaten and they can also lead to cuts and wounds. Sticking to plastic\/non-breakable ornaments are best for both children and pets!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5459 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-17.png\" alt=\"cat, tinsel, holiday pet dangers, Christmas pet dangers, dog dangers, cat dangers, Christmas decor dangers, Christmas tree dangers, pet hazards, pet safety tips, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-17.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-17-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>4.\u00a0Ribbon and Tinsel<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love to decorate with tinsel and put long pretty ribbons on gifts? But remember, your cat or dog could think of these as toys. Eating these decorative items can easily lead to intestinal problems, including obstruction, which sometimes requires surgery.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-12-1.png\" alt=\"alcohol toxicity in pets, yeast dough toxicity in pets, pet toxicity, pet hazards, pet dangers, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, pet emergency, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be sure not to leave beverages out where pets can drink them. Alcohol ingestion can cause pets to develop vomiting and diarrhea. Beverages are not the only source of alcohol &#8211; remember to beware of rum cakes and\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/no-bread-dough-for-fido\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">raw bread dough<\/a>. Raw bread dough can also lead to severe bloating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5461 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/FIDO-15-2.png\" alt=\"cat, candle, window, holiday pet dangers, Christmas pet dangers, dog dangers, cat dangers, Christmas decor dangers, Christmas tree dangers, pet hazards, pet safety tips, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Minnesota emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. Candles and Potpourri<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Pets can be attracted to candles and potpourri too! Make sure that you keep candles and liquid potpourri away from where pets could touch or knock them over; these items could lead to burns and severe skin irritation. Solid potpourri can also be toxic and cause intestinal blockage if eaten.<\/p>\n<p>We at AERC hope you have a safe and happy holiday season! It\u2019s always a good idea to have the numbers of your family veterinarian, emergency animal hospital, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ASPCA<\/a>\u00a0handy in case of a pet emergency over the holidays! Keep in mind that both our Oakdale and St. Paul clinics are open 24\/7, every day of the year so if you have a Christmas Day pet emergency, our team is ready to help!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1.png\" alt=\"flea season, ticks and fleas, flea preventative, dogs and fleas, cats and fleas, flea infestation, veterinary, emergency vet, Minnesota veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Copy-of-Copy-of-About-the-Author-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318000070051\/?nic_v2=1a7qTKn1Q\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like pet emergencies always happen at the worst times! 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