| NO TO MISTLETOE |
Dec 6, 2008 |
| Oh No, the Mistletoe! | December 6, 2007 |
As you prepare to deck your halls, walls, and general surroundings, be aware of a few holiday greens that may be dangerous to your pet.
Holly and mistletoe: Ingesting these festive holiday plants can lead to serious diarrhea and tummy upset. It's possible that mistletoe may also cause cardiovascular problems.
Poinsettias and lilies: Both are known to upset Bowser's belly and bowels, but poinsettias are particularly irritating to the mouth and can be poisonous.
Holiday trees: Keep thirsty pups away from tree water. It's often mixed with fertilizers, which tend to upset the stomach. And if the water has been sitting for a while, it may harbor potentially harmful bacteria.
Pine needles: If swallowed, they can pierce the stomach or intestines.
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