EVE Food, Plants: Beware of Hazards OUR Dogs AND Cats

Eve: 3 “sweets” completely banned for our dogs and cats

Alcohol:
In animals also, alcohol can cause an abnormal gait and loss of balance. In addition, alcohol can cause digestive problems such as vomiting and abdominal pain that induce loss of appetite. If these effects may disappear by themselves, ingestion of alcohol sometimes requires placing the animal on a drip to remove harmful substances more quickly.
Chocolate:
Another is often present at Christmas including the inevitable log is chocolate. Many of us consume every day, but it’s totally not recommended for our canine friends: in fact, chocolate contains theobromine, a substance toxic to dogs.
More chocolate is rich in cocoa and it is dangerous. Thus, a few grams of dark chocolate can cause diarrhea, stomach ulcers and vomiting.
In addition, the dog can be a victim of heart disease and tremors or convulsions. Symptoms appear 5-12 hours after ingestion.
And brown:
They contain tannins cause diarrhea and vomiting or bowel obstruction in our dogs and cats.
 

Three plants potentially dangerous to our dogs and cats

Mistletoe and holly
Among the ornamental plants of the period of New Year and Christmas, there are mistletoe and holly.
But beware! The berries of these plants are toxic and ingestion is usually followed by salivation, diarrhea, vomiting and nervous disorders. In addition, mistletoe-induced heart disease. Ingestion of large doses and if untreated can cause rapid death of the animal.
The Christmas roses (poinsettia)
They are irritating to the digestive tract of the animal that ingests them and for the skin and mucous membranes upon prolonged contact with the plant.
Finally, the tree
It can also be a source of disease for our friends. Embellished with glass balls and other Christmas lights, there is a risk of cuts or shock to animals attracted to the tree bright and lively.

Attention to two anti-cold highly toxic to our pets

Salt déneigenement
The winter weather and snow are involved in charming holiday season. But road salt can cause digestive and nervous disorders (agitation, tremors, convulsions) when ingested by our pets. In addition, the ingestion of salt-induced dehydration.
Antifreeze
Another product often used for cars in the winter is antifreeze. This material contains ethylene glycol, a sweet-tasting product and unfortunately very popular dogs. Its toxicity is formidable: 1 to 4 hours after ingestion, the animal is intoxicated, suffers from respiratory problems and dehydration. Death can occur within 4 to 6 hours. If it survives, kidney damage can occur and cause death within days or even weeks.