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Holiday Safety Tips for the Pet You Love

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  Silver Sands Veterinary SilverSandsVeterinary.com Donald H DeForge, VMD -Medical Director 203-877-3221 DonDeForge100@gmail.com Happy Holidays 2020-2021 Holiday Dangers that can Poison your Pets!   Dr. Justine Lee T he holidays are stressful enough without you having to worry about rushing your dog or cat to the ER on Christmas Eve, right? Before you put any presents  below  the Christmas tree, do  your  pet a favor – learn about the common holiday dangers that are poisonous to dogs and cats. Certain holiday dangers pose threats to pets, including certain foods, plants, home ornaments, and decorations. Chocolate poisoning in dogs Foods One of the most common emergencies I see are chewed-through packages of  chocolate , chocolate-covered espresso beans, chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, chocolate-covered raisins, chocolate-covered  …  are you getting the hint?  Remember, your dog has a great sense of smell. Mix that with some sharp teeth, and he can easily chew through your beautifully