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If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an \u201cORANGE\u201d \u2013 or urgent case \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If veterinary care is advised, call your family veterinarian or local animal emergency hospital ahead of your arrival. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Father\u2019s Day is an occasion on which we take a moment to appreciate the dads in our lives. If he\u2019s a pet dad, you\u2019ll want to choose a gift that won\u2019t end his day with a trip to the animal ER! So, before you select that home brewing kit or that beard oil, read our list of dos and don\u2019ts when it comes to these classic Father\u2019s Day gifts.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t <\/span><\/b>gift Dad <\/span>chocolate<\/span><\/a> (which contains theobromine and caffeine), coffee grounds, or coffee beans \u2013 these are toxic to dogs and cats. They increase a pet\u2019s blood pressure if consumed and can also cause cardiac arrythmias.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do<\/span><\/b> tell Dad if your gift is edible so he can keep it out of his pets\u2019 reach. Better yet, skip the chocolate & caffeinated gifts for something that won\u2019t endanger his pets!<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t <\/span><\/b>gift Dad a home brewing kit. Since beer contains ethanol and hops, it\u2019s toxic to pets. However, home brewing supplies are even more dangerous because pets can be exposed to a large quantity of these ingredients, as well as brewer\u2019s yeast (which is even more toxic if it also contains garlic).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do<\/span><\/b> make sure Dad keeps his beer out of the pet\u2019s reach while enjoying it, and if he really wants a home brewing kit, help him set up a secure area in a room that his pets will be unable to access.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t <\/span><\/b>give Dad anything containing <\/span>xylitol<\/span><\/a> \u2013 a sugarless sweetener often found in sugar-free baked goods, candy, gum, and other household items like dental hygiene products and shampoos. Xylitol is highly toxic to dogs and cats and can cause severely low blood sugar, as well as liver damage and liver failure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do<\/span><\/b> read ingredient labels carefully. If it contains xylitol, pass!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t <\/span><\/b>gift Dad any seasonings, spices, or other food packaged in easy-to-open packets or bags – especially if the seasoning includes <\/span>onion, garlic<\/span><\/a>, salt, or <\/span>nutmeg<\/span><\/a> \u2013 which are all toxic to pets. Also, if a pet eats anything spicy, it may cause mouth, throat, or digestive irritation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do<\/span><\/b> gift seasonings that are packaged in spice containers with a lid and remind him to store them out of his pets\u2019 reach. Also, if Dad often shares food with his pets, gently let him know that pets shouldn\u2019t have <\/span>human foods<\/span><\/a>, especially if they are covered in seasonings or spices!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Don\u2019t<\/span><\/b> gift dad <\/span>snack nuts<\/span><\/a> \u2013 especially not macadamia nuts (which are toxic to dogs) or almonds (which can cause cyanide poisoning in cats). Also, snack nuts of any kind can cause GI upset or pancreatitis if eaten by pets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do <\/span><\/b>let Dad know it\u2019s an edible gift and to keep it out of the pet\u2019s reach. If he really loves snack nuts, remind him not to feed any to the pets and to promptly pick up any that spill.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n1. Chocolate & Caffeine <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Beer & Home Brewing Kits<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Xylitol<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Seasonings and Spices<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a05. <\/span>Mixed Nuts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Beard Oils<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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