Fairfield Pet Hospital

1983 East Main St

Lancaster, Ohio 43130

740-653-7977

Office Hours

Monday 8-6:30 Tuesday 8-7:30 Wednesday 8-6:30

Thursday 8-7:30

Friday 8-6:30

Saturday 9-1

Sunday Closed

Complete Small Animal Veterinary Care for Dogs, Cats, Pocket Pets such as Rabbits, Ferrets, Mice, Rats, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils.

Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association

Avoiding Thanksgiving Holiday Dangers for your Pet

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The rest of the holiday season is

fast approaching. It's a busy time

for all of us, but it is very important

to make sure that your pet is kept

safe from any danger.

At this time every year it is very important to remind ourselves as pet owners of the most common holiday hazards for pets. These include feeding problems, foreign-body ingestion and accidental poisoning.

THANKSGIVING PET SAFETY TIPS

Here are some helpful tips for a safe & healthy Thanksgiving holiday:

	Turkey & other holiday food - If you are serving turkey with bones, NEVER give leftovers to your pets, and be especially cautious as cooked bones and fatty foods (and rich holiday foods) can lead to pancreatitis, vomiting, diarrhea or intestinal blockage which can be fatal.
	Garbage - Make sure garbage and leftovers are safely disposed of right away, as even trained pets may be tempted to counter-surf or raid the garbage or outside trash. Put a heavy item on all outside trash lids so that stray/wild animals cannot get into the trash as well.
	Treats - Remember to caution others (both kids and adults) not to give your pets anything except their normal treats. Rich foods may cause a painful pancreatitis, and guests may not be aware of dangers that seem obvious to you.
	Decorations - keep out of reach of playful pets. Ribbons and sparking lights can be harmful or fatal.
	Chocolate - contains a chemical that is potentially dangerous to dogs.

If you are having several guests over, put your pets in a separate room with some toys and a soft place to lie. Soft music playing, especially classical, also helps them to relax. Pets that have their own room will feel safer; less stressed and won't be able to accidentally escape out the front door. Also remember:

	Keep current identification on your pet at all times. With holiday parties and guests abounding, your pet may have more opportunities to escape.
	Remember how much your pet values time with you. Make time to spend doing things that you both enjoy.

Now you and your pets can relax and enjoy your Thanksgiving!