The Preventive Vet

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The 12 Pet Hazards of Christmas - Day 2: Fruitcake

Ah, the Christmas fruitcake! Whether you use it as a doorstop or an actual dessert, be careful around your pets with this staple of some Christmas festivities. If the alcohol in these dense cakes doesn’t cause a problem for your ‘furkids’, the raisins, currants, and yeast they often contain likely will.

Halloween Pet Safety

Halloween is just around the corner, and what a fun time of year it is. For those of you with pets though, you should be aware that, as with many holidays, there are certain pet emergencies which occur more commonly on and around Halloween. And so, ‘All Hallows Eve’ may not be as fun a time for your cats and dogs.

However, if you’re aware of the potential for these emergencies and take the easy steps provided here, you’ll be far more likely to have a Halloween full of fun and great memories with friends and family, rather than one full of memories of a night (and a sizable chunk of change) spent in the local animal ER.

Do you like to dress your pets up for Halloween? Many people do. But keep these tips in mind when choosing their costume to keep them safe and out of the ER.