{"id":1838,"date":"2017-03-17T10:45:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T10:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=1838"},"modified":"2017-03-17T10:45:27","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T10:45:27","slug":"st-patricks-day-safety-tips-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/st-patricks-day-safety-tips-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Safety Tips for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8237 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142123.123.png\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day, pet safety, pet health, St. Paddy's Day, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142123.123.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142123.123-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Happy St. Pawtrick\u2019s Day! St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a great time for parades, music, leprechauns, an Irish Stout or a green beer, and celebrating with friends and strangers alike. But before involving your pet in the festivities, please consider these tips, and be mindful of what is in your four-legged friends\u2019 best interest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8236 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142136.162.png\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day, pet safety, pet health, St. Paddy's Day, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142136.162.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142136.162-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Crowds<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Taking your dog to the parade or the local dog-friendly bar will probably be very overwhelming for your dog. \u00a0The combination of noise, commotion, tight spaces and inebriated partygoers do not equal a safe environment for your dog.<\/p>\n<p>Do enjoy a walk with your dog (before you partake in the green beer!) \u00a0When you take your dog for a walk: \u00a0avoid crowds, walk away from bars, and do not use a retractable leash. Personally, I am not a fan of retractable leashes in any situation, but they are especially dangerous in crowds where the leash can easily become entangled around legs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8234 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142301.813.png\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day, pet safety, pet health, St. Paddy's Day, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142301.813.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142301.813-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Alcohol\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Absolutely no alcohol for your pets. \u00a0Small amounts can significantly affect our pets and, in some cases, have even been deadly. \u00a0Do not leave drinks on coffee tables, counters or anywhere your pet can reach. \u00a0If there is a spill, clean it up promptly yourself; this particular clean-up is not a job for Fido. \u00a0Instruct your guests as well and have toys and a few dog treats (not too many!) available for your guests to use to interact positively with your pet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8235 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142149.438.png\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day, pet safety, pet health, St. Paddy's Day, emergency vet, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142149.438.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Untitled-design-2023-01-19T142149.438-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Wearing o\u2019 the Green\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Dying or painting your pet\u2019s fur may seem like a fun way to get him involved in the day, but it can cause (sometimes severe) skin irritation as well as toxicity if your pet ingests the dye or paint when grooming\/licking his fur. \u00a0If this is a must-do for you, use products that are vegetable-based and specifically made for pets.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you and your pets have a safe St. Patrick\u2019s Day weekend! If your pet does experience an emergency, contact your family veterinarian. If your family veterinarian is unavailable, both our Oakdale and St. Paul clinics are open 24\/7, every day of the year.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>More Reading:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/seven-st-patricks-day-pet-dangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 St. Patrick\u2019s Day Pet Dangers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676317993667972\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy St. Pawtrick\u2019s Day! St. Patrick\u2019s Day is a great time for parades, music, leprechauns, an Irish Stout or a green beer, and celebrating with friends and strangers alike. But before involving your pet in the festivities, please consider these tips, and be mindful of what is in your four-legged friends\u2019 best interest. 1. 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