{"id":1755,"date":"2022-12-02T14:23:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T20:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/?p=1755"},"modified":"2022-12-16T16:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T22:05:33","slug":"keeping-pets-safe-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/keeping-pets-safe-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Pets Safe for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dec-blog-valbuena-web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dec-blog-valbuena-web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dec-blog-valbuena-web-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tw-target-text\"><em><a href=\"#como\">Lee esto en espa\u00f1ol &#8212;&gt;<\/a> <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Paw-lidays! As festivities begin, we want all involved to have a joyful and safe holiday season. Here are some tips to help you keep your four-legged loved ones out of mischief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Pawcuterie Boards, Please!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many already know chocolate is a big no-no for our pets, but keep in mind that almost all human food is high in fat content\u2014and <em>that<\/em> can lead to big issues! Keep any alcohol, bones, fatty, sweet, or spicy foods in places your pet cannot reach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets\">Visit the ASPCA website<\/a> for some great information on what not to feed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of human food, consider keeping the dinner portion of your pet\u2019s food in a container for yourself and your guests to use as \u201ctreats\u201d throughout the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of showing your love through food, consider switching out toys (perfect excuse for an early gift), adding catnip to some new or old favorite ones, or looking up some fun DIY food puzzles to make with the family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web.jpg\" alt=\"Chart shows how a snack given to a dog or cat would translate into number of hamburgers for a person.\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web-768x240.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.co.id\/pet-care\/nutrition-feeding\/human-food-treat-translator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This graphic created by Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tempting Trash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep trash away from your pets by securing the lids or taking it out immediately. Think about what we\u2019re likely to throw away\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fats and bones can lead to obstructions, pancreatitis, vomiting, diarrhea, and other issues that can result in a veterinary emergency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leftover dough can rise in your pet\u2019s belly and cause bloat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leftover sweets can contain xylitol (sugar substitute), which can cause low blood sugar, seizures, liver failure, or even death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strings\/tinsel, aluminum foil, plastic wraps, and broken ornaments\/glass can cause foreign body obstructions and serious injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old batteries can cause acid burns all the way from the mouth to the stomach!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Flames and Toxic Essential Oils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your eye on any open flames, including menorahs, scented candles, stoves, or fireplaces, and keep them out of reach, since you are more likely to be distracted during this busy time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential oils are not only irritating to our pets\u2019 sensitive noses, but cats can absorb the oils through their skin or lick it off their fur after it has been diffused in the air. Toxicity can occur quickly or after prolonged exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cinnamon, citrus, peppermint, pine, pennyroyal, sweet birch, tea tree (malaleuca), wintergreen, and ylang ylang oils are all toxic to cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of essential oils to scent your home, consider baking cookies right before guests arrive (or every night; we don\u2019t judge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Paw-ties and Decor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Christmas trees<ul><li>Keep secure by tying to the ceiling or doorframe and secure with a sturdy tree stand. <em>Cat parent pro tip<\/em>: Place horizontal <em>and<\/em> vertical scratching posts near the tree. Providing both types of scratching posts will increase the chances of your kitty using the post instead of the tree!Do not allow your pets to drink the water from live trees as this can cause gastrointestinal upset. Also, do not add aspirin, sugar, or any other additives to the water.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep tinsel and ornaments that can be broken or that are made from food-based materials (such as salt-dough) out of reach of pets to avoid injuries such as intestinal blockage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical cords and lights<ul><li>Chewing on the cords and lights can cause severe burns. Consider covering the cords with PVC pipes, offering alternatives like chew toys and treats, or using pet-safe bitter spray to keep from chewing cords.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug decorations when not in use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flowers and festive plants\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many common holiday plants can be poisonous to pets if ingested. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for a list of plants that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/dogs-plant-list\">are toxic to dogs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/cats-plant-list\">cats<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This time of year can also be louder than usual at home and in the neighborhood. For information on helping your pets get through loud noises, such as fireworks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/tips-for-pets-and-fireworks\/\">see our June blog post<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be closed from December 24 through 27 and from December 31 through January 2, so please contact your local 24\/7 clinic or call ASPCA or the Pet Poison Helpline (see numbers below) if you\u2019re unsure of next steps. While consultation fees may apply (usually between $65 and $75), knowing the next steps for the health of your pet is priceless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">ASPCA Poison Control: <strong>(888) 426-4435<\/strong><br>365 days a year, 24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Pet Poison Helpline: <strong>(855) 764-7661<\/strong><br>365 days a year, 24\/7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <em>Dr. Ana Valbuena<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"como\">Como mantener las mascotas seguras durante los d\u00edas festivos!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Felices fiestas! \u00a1A medida que comienzan las festividades, queremos que todos los involucrados tengan una temporada navide\u00f1a alegre y segura! Aqu\u00ed hay algunos consejos para ayudarlo a mantener a sus seres queridos de cuatro patas fuera de las travesuras:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a1No a las tablas de \u2018pawcuterie\u2019, por favor!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muchos ya saben que no se les puede dar chocolate a nuestras mascotas, pero tenga en cuenta que casi todos los alimentos humanos son altos en contenido de grasa y pueden causar problemas. Mantenga cualquier tipo de alcohol, huesos, alimentos grasosos, dulces o comidas picantes en lugares fuera del alcance de sus mascotas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets\">Visite el sitio web de ASPCA<\/a> para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre alimentos a evitar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>En lugar de comida humana, considere mantener la porci\u00f3n de la cena de sus mascotas en un recipiente para usarlo como &#8220;golosinas&#8221; durante toda la noche.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>En lugar de mostrar su amor a trav\u00e9s de la comida, considere cambiar los juguetes (excusa perfecta para un regalo temprano), agregar \u2018catnip\u2019, o comprar\/\u2019DIY\u2019\/hacer rompecabezas de comida con la familia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1025\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web.jpg\" alt=\"Chart shows how a snack given to a dog or cat would translate into number of hamburgers for a person.\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hills-treat-calculator-web-768x240.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillspet.co.id\/pet-care\/nutrition-feeding\/human-food-treat-translator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Este gr\u00e1fico creado por  Hill&#8217;s Pet Nutrition<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basura tentadora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mantenga la basura alejada de sus mascotas asegurando las tapas o sac\u00e1ndola inmediatamente. Piensa en lo que es probable que tiremos a la basura&#8230;<ul><li>Grasas y huesos pueden provocar obstrucciones, pancreatitis, v\u00f3mitos, diarrea y otros problemas que pueden resultar en una emergencia veterinaria.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>La masa sobrante puede elevarse en el vientre de sus mascotas y causar distensi\u00f3n abdominal.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Los dulces pueden contener xilitol (sustituto del az\u00facar), que puede causar niveles bajos de az\u00facar en la sangre, convulsiones, insuficiencia hep\u00e1tica o incluso la muerte.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Las cuerdas \/ oropel, el papel de aluminio, las envolturas de pl\u00e1stico y los adornos \/ vidrios rotos pueden causar obstrucciones y lesiones graves.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Las bater\u00edas viejas pueden causar quemaduras de \u00e1cido desde la boca hasta el est\u00f3mago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Llamas abiertas y aceites esenciales t\u00f3xicos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mantenga su ojo en cualquier llama abierta como menor\u00e1s, velas perfumadas, estufas o chimeneas durante esta temporada y mant\u00e9ngalas fuera de su alcance, ya que es m\u00e1s probable que nos distraigamos durante este tiempo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Los aceites esenciales no solo son irritantes para la nariz sensible de nuestras mascotas, sino que los gatos pueden absorber los aceites a trav\u00e9s de su piel o lamerlo de su pelaje despu\u00e9s de ser difundidos en el aire: la toxicidad puede ocurrir r\u00e1pidamente o despu\u00e9s de una exposici\u00f3n prolongada.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La canela, los c\u00edtricos, la menta, el pino, el poleo, el abedul dulce, el \u00e1rbol de t\u00e9 (malaleuca), la gaulteria y los aceites de ylang ylang son t\u00f3xicos para los gatos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>En lugar de aceites esenciales, considere hornear galletas justo antes de que lleguen los invitados (o todas las noches- no juzgamos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fiestas y decoraci\u00f3n navide\u00f1a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00c1rboles de Navidad<ul><li>Asegure el \u00e1rbol navide\u00f1o at\u00e1ndolo al techo o al marco de la puerta y aseg\u00farelo con un soporte de \u00e1rbol resistente.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><em>Consejo profesional para padres de gato<\/em>: coloque un poste de rascado horizontal y vertical cerca del \u00e1rbol<ul><li>\u00a1Proporcionar ambos tipos de postes para rascar aumentar\u00e1 las posibilidades de que su gatito use el poste en lugar del \u00e1rbol!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>No permita que sus mascotas beban el agua de los \u00e1rboles vivos, ya que esto puede causar malestar gastrointestinal.<ul><li>No agregue aspirina, az\u00facar o cualquier otro aditivo al agua.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mantener los adornos y el oropel que se pueden romper o hacer de materiales a base de alimentos, como la masa de sal, debe mantenerse fuera del alcance de las mascotas para evitar lesiones como la obstrucci\u00f3n intestinal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cables el\u00e9ctricos y luces<ul><li>Masticar los cables y las luces puede causar quemaduras graves, as\u00ed que considere cubrir los cables con tubos de PVC, ofrezca otras alternativas de masticaci\u00f3n como juguetes y golosinas, o compre aerosol amargo que sea seguro para mascotas.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Desenchufe las decoraciones cuando no est\u00e9n en uso.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flores y plantas festivas\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Muchas plantas navide\u00f1as pueden ser venenosas para las mascotas si se ingieren. Visite ASPCA para obtener una lista de plantas que son t\u00f3xicas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/dogs-plant-list\">para perros<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/animal-poison-control\/cats-plant-list\">gatos<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a1Esta \u00e9poca del a\u00f1o tambi\u00e9n puede ser m\u00e1s ruidosa de lo habitual en casa y en el vecindario! Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre c\u00f3mo ayudar a sus mascotas a superar ruidos fuertes como los fuegos artificiales, \u00a1consulte <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldistrictvet.com\/blog\/tips-for-pets-and-fireworks\/\">nuestra publicaci\u00f3n de junio<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estaremos cerrados del 24 al 27 de Diciembre y del 31 de Diciembre al 2 de Enero, as\u00ed que comun\u00edquese con su cl\u00ednica local las 24 horas del d\u00eda, los 7 d\u00edas de la semana o llame a ASPCA o a la l\u00ednea de ayuda de envenenamiento para mascotas (consulte los n\u00fameros a continuaci\u00f3n) si no est\u00e1 seguro de los pr\u00f3ximos pasos. Se pueden aplicar tarifas de consulta (generalmente entre $65-75).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">ASPCA Poison Control: <strong>(888) 426-4435<\/strong><br>365 d\u00edas al a\u00f1o, 24\/7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">L\u00ednea de ayuda de envenenamiento para mascotas: <strong>(855) 764-7661<\/strong><br>365 d\u00edas al a\u00f1o, 24\/7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 <em>Dr. Ana Valbuena<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lee esto en espa\u00f1ol &#8212;&gt; Happy Paw-lidays! 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