Candy
and flowers may be enjoyable for people, but they can be killers if
ingested by dogs and cats, making Valentine's Day one of the more
poisonous days of the year for pets, according to animal welfare
advocates.
Pet
parents are being advised to be vigilant when it comes to keeping
sweets out of reach of their companions, because chocolate is so
toxic that it can kill even in small amounts and flowers also can be
poisonous and damage internal organs,
according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals.
“Chocolate
(baker’s, semi sweet, milk and dark) can be potentially poisonous
to animals,” ASPCA veterinary toxicologist Steven Hansen states in
a media release.
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Excessive
ingestion of chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, increased
urination and thirst, abnormal heart rate and rhythm as well as
hyperactivity and seizures, Dr. Hansen says.
The
ASPCA also warns owners to keep dogs away from gum and candy, which
often contain large amounts of the sweetener xylitol, which can be a
toxic killer for pets. Ingestion can cause a sudden drop in blood
sugar - resulting in depression, loss of coordination, seizures and
liver failure.
Flowers
should be kept out of reach, too, because they can pose danger for
curious pets who may ingest them, Dr. Hansen said. “Animals are
very good at sniffing out things they shouldn’t eat,” he said.
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dog who eat plants may get an stomach upset, accompanied by vomiting
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with lilies because they can be deadly if ingested.
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