Orchard House Veterinary Centre

12 Day(ngers) of Christmas – Day 9

Dog

On the 9th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me … 

Christmas trees

A mild stomach upset can be caused if dogs eat pine needles, but the sharp tips can cause more damage internally.

 

Cat

On the 9th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me … 

Alcohol

Alcohol can seriously damage a cats liver, even as little as a teaspoon can lead to complications! Alcohol is one of the most common complications seen in cat at Christmas time, so please be aware of your cat when the wine is cracked open!

 

Rabbit

On the 9th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me … 

Ornaments

If your rabbit starts taking an interest in your Christmas decorations or ornaments its best to move these out of reach. They are often made of materials that can be easily ingested which can cause gastrointestinal problems. Even some of the more natural looking materials can be harmful as they can be treated with fire retardant materials.

Place them on a shelf out of reach or on a table able before. Once your rabbits curiosity is sparked its likely they will keep returning no matter how many times you say NO!