{"id":6760,"date":"2022-02-23T15:07:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T15:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=6760"},"modified":"2022-02-23T15:07:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T15:07:11","slug":"potential-mardi-gras-pet-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/potential-mardi-gras-pet-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Mardi Gras Pet Dangers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MardiHappy Mardi Gras, or \u201cFat Tuesday\u201d! Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, brightly colored festivals, and delicious food. Many also overindulge in a select bad habit before sacrificing that habit for the six weeks of Lent to follow. Whether you choose to bring your dog to local festivities or enjoy favorite traditional Mardi Gras dishes and sweets at home, keep your pets safe from these potential Mardi Gras pet dangers!<\/p>\n

\"pancreatitis,<\/p>\n

Sweet Treats<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Many sugary sweets, as well as fatty fried food, can cause <\/span><\/span>pancreatitis<\/span><\/span><\/a> in pets, when the pancreas becomes inflamed and requires veterinary care. Other concerns include toxic baking ingredients such as <\/span><\/span>chocolate<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span>xylitol<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/span>raisins<\/span><\/span><\/a>, <\/span>and <\/span><\/span>yeast dough<\/span><\/span><\/a>. So, if <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> planning to make homemade King Cake<\/span>s<\/span> or beignets<\/span>, keep your pet out of the<\/span> kitchen<\/span><\/span>!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"spices,<\/p>\n

Spices and Seasonings<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Many spicy foods and seasonings can upset our pets\u2019 stomachs. This can cause pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Additionally, <\/span><\/span>alliums<\/span><\/span><\/a> (<\/span>garlic<\/span>, onion, leeks, and chives) and salt are toxic to pets.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"meat,<\/p>\n

Seafood and Meat<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Just like in humans, uncooked or raw meat can sicken pets. Also, shells and meat bones are a choking hazard and can cause a blockage, which may require emergency surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"corn\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Corn Cobs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Although corn is non-toxic,\u202f<\/span><\/span>corn on the cob<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u202fis\u202fvery hazardous.\u202fPieces of cob\u202fcan cause a\u202fgastrointestinal\u202fobstruction which may require endoscopic or surgical removal of the cob from the stomach or intestines.<\/span> Note<\/span>: C<\/span>orn that is <\/span><\/span>not<\/span><\/span> on the cob is not hazardous.<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"alcohol<\/p>\n

Alcohol<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Alcohol<\/span><\/span><\/a> is toxic to pets. <\/span>When consumed by pets, alcoholic beverages and alcohol-soaked foods cause drops in blood sugar, blood pressure, and body temperature. Toxicity levels vary based on the type of alcohol and the amount consumed.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"marijuana<\/p>\n

Marijuana and Edibles<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

M<\/span>arijuana poisoning<\/span><\/span><\/a> of pets is most commonly from ingestion of THC buds or edibles<\/span> like baked goods and marijuana butter. Whether for medicinal or recreational <\/span>use<\/span>,<\/span> always keep marijuana products out of your pet\u2019s reach and keep pets in a separate room while these products are being used.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"food<\/p>\n

Trash<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

If<\/span> having<\/span> a celebration at home, be sure to secure trash cans and promptly take full trash bags to an outsid<\/span>e can. Curious p<\/span>ets <\/span>who<\/span> get into the trash are at higher risk of developing <\/span><\/span>food bloat<\/span><\/span><\/a> or pancreatitis, and they are more likely to get into toxic or hazardous foods and items.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"masks,<\/p>\n

Beads, Masks, and Costumes<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Beads, sequins, and other small embellishments on masks<\/span>,<\/span> costumes<\/span>, or jewelry <\/span>ar<\/span>e<\/span> potential choking hazards.<\/span> Keep them out of your pet\u2019s reach or don’t bring them into your home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We hope that you and your pets have <\/span>a fun<\/span> and safe Mardi <\/span>Gras!<\/span> If your pet is exposed to any toxic or hazardous items, contact your family veterinarian or animal emergency hospital for guidance. For potential or known toxin exposures, you can also call ASPCA Animal Poison Control<\/a> (888)<\/span> <\/span>426-4435<\/span><\/span> for help <\/span>determining<\/span> what to do next.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Janine<\/p>\n

\"Animal<\/p>\n

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