One of the UK’s largest veterinary groups is warning Shropshire pet owners to keep their dogs and cats safe this Christmas to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over the festive period.
Some festive treats, such as chocolate, mince pies and Christmas cake, can be toxic to pets.
Quarry Veterinary Group, which has surgeries in Brassey Road and Bayston Hill in Shrewsbury, is among the VetPartners practices providing advice to owners on how to keep their pets safe over the festive period. They see more cases of poisoning in the run up to Christmas than at any other time of year, leading to them issuing advice to encourage pet owners to be extra vigilant.
Pets have also been treated over the festive period after eating or chewing tinsel, Christmas tree lights and decorations. “We also see cases where dogs have stolen the turkey or taken chocolate from the under the tree, so it is important to keep all food items and human treats out of reach of pets. Batteries – Batteries left on the floor or in toys that an unsupervised dog may chew can cause serious damage. They can cause an obstruction or if bitten can leak caustic fluid that could burn the mouth, oesophagus or stomach.
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