Orchard House Veterinary Centre

12 Day(ngers) of Christmas – Day 5

Dog

On the 5th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me … 

Macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts can cause lethargy, increased body temperature, tremor, lameness and stiffness in dogs.

 

Cat

On the 5th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me… 

Mistletoe

The plant of love, Mistletoe, is as big a part of Christmas as Santa, but did you know it’s also a vicious parasite that maintains its green colour by sucking nutrients out of trees? On top of that it is highly toxic to cats and dogs and, if eaten, can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, laboured breathing, shock, and even death from cardiovascular collapse.

 

Rabbit

On the 5th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me… 

Festive Treats

Don’t leave any sweets lying about or else your buns will help themselves to a potentially dangerous feast. Coffee tables are probably high enough for your bunny to jump up to help themselves to your favourite festive offerings.