the Christmas season is high season for good food and sweets for many of us. For the country’s vets, it’s also high season for to treat dogs and cats who have ingested something they cannot tolerate.
Some of the julematen we eat can be downright dangerous for our firbeinte friends. If they get in something they can not withstand the it can have fatal consequences.
– Julemiddagen is the main culprit, says a veterinarian and president of the Veterinærforeningen, Torill Moseng.
She tells us that veterinærklinikkene experiencing a great increase in this type of consultations in the juletida. Animals who experience ailments, having been in the rib and pinnekjøtt is the most common they receive.
– Animals cannot tolerate the salty and fat food in the same way as us humans. In the best case it can lead to magetrøbbel with diarrhea and vomiting, in the worst case, it can be directly fatal.
HARMFUL: Ribbemiddagen can bet on major problems for the firbeinte. Photo: NTB Scanpix Show more Keep the animals away from these foods
Many people think that dogs can eat beinrestene is left on the restefatet. It is wrong, ” says Moseng. She and other veterinarians is not advisable in general to give this to the dogs.
– It can go well, but we see all the times it does not. There are several examples of dogs that have placed the bone in the throat, or that it gets stuck and leads to holes in the intestine. It is very serious, ” she says.
In addition to the ribs and pinnekjøtt is the sweets that are in the forefront on the table is a huge risk for the animals.
Among other things, raisins and pastries should keep far away from the animals. Raisins can cause acute and fatal kidney failure, while pastries can swell in the stomach and have major stomach problems. The worst thing is, however, chocolate.
– The worst is dark chocolate or cooking chocolate, it is pure poison for animals. Only a small bit can be harmful for a small cat or dog. They get in a whole plate, it is life-threatening.
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Moseng think it is important that dyreeiere talking with friends and family about what animals can tolerate and not tolerate. The owner should be the one that gives information about what can be given.
– the Christmas season should be enjoyable for the animals too. It is better to give treats that are intended for animals, and keep our own goodies for ourselves.
Especially dogs, are also good to rap food that stands in the forefront. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the dangerous foods out of reach. If you suspect that your pet has ingested something it should not, emphasizes Moseng you to go directly to the nearest vet clinic.
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It is not only julematen that can destroy kjæledyras christmas; candles and christmas decorations should also be checked carefully.
– Cats and candles are not a good combination. We see many examples that they have come close, and that it has taken the guy in the fur, the snout or whiskers. It is not particularly pleasant, ” says Moseng.
CANDLES: Pass on the candle if you have playful puppies or cats in the house. Photo: Shutterstock / NTB Scanpix Show more
Gavebånd, one should also watch out for. In contrast to dogs, swallows often breed the bands when they play with the gifts. The ribbon may get stuck and wrinkle in the cat’s intestines.
Those who have playful animals should also make sure christmas trees and other nips standing around, which can to or is stuck in your throat.
finally have Moseng one important advice to all dyreeiere:
Check out where the nearest open vet clinic is. There are many which is closed during the christmas season, but if accident should it be of help to all parts of the country. Municipalities are required by law to have a vet on call 24/7, and the schedule of where it’s being held open, you should find on the municipality’s website.
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