You should take steps to ensure your pet's safety during spring break.
“Spring break celebrations are filled with food, family, and loved ones, including pets. It's important to consider their needs when planning your festivities,” said Nora Wineland, state veterinarian. said Dr. DVM, MS, DACVPM. “From not letting kids eat chocolate and candy to making sure they have a quiet space to de-stress, there are many things we can do to make sure our kids have a safe holiday. there is.”
The following tips were provided by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
Don't feed your pet “human” food
Pets should not eat human food. Some foods can cause stomach upset or serious symptoms. Foods that pets shouldn't eat, even small amounts, can cause pancreatitis.
Keep candy and other treats containing chocolate, raisins, and xylitol (an artificial sweetener found in many candies and gums) out of your pet's reach. These ingredients can be particularly dangerous.
Other foods that dogs should not eat include: apple seeds, apricot seeds, avocados, cherry seeds, chives, coffee, garlic, grapes, gum, mushrooms, mustard seeds, onions, and peaches. Seeds, potato leaves and stems, raisins, salt, tomato leaves and stems, walnuts, etc.
Keep holiday decorations out of reach
Keep holiday decorations out of reach to prevent pets from eating them.
This includes Easter grass, other basket fillers, candles, lights, and plastic eggs/toys. If your pet eats these, they can cause intestinal blockages and other injuries.
Some festive flowers and plants can pose a danger. For example, longhorn lilies are highly toxic to cats.
Make sure your pet wears an ID tag and is microchipped
If family and friends are coming and going during the holidays, it can be easy for your pet to sneak out and get lost.
Make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag and the microchip is updated with current contact information.
Provide your pet with a comfortable and quiet place
If you're going on holiday, be sure to set aside a quiet space just for your pet so they can hide when they're feeling stressed. Make sure the area has food, water, toilets, and everything else you need.
Rabbits and chicks are long-term pets.
Why not surprise someone with a real bunny, chick or duckling for the holidays?
These animals are in long-term captivity and require specialized care and feeding. Many people find out how hard a job they have and end up surrendering their animals to their local animal control or animal shelter.
it is Illegal in Michigan Selling dyed or artificially colored chicks, rabbits, ducklings, or other poultry or game meat.
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