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Christmas Ornament Dangers for Dogs

Christmas Ornament Dangers for Dogs

Snow globes, and other Dangers for Dogs

 
Some (not all, but many) contain Ethylene Glycol
 
Ethylene glycol is odorless but has a sweet taste, which can attract animals, particularly cats and dogs, to lick up the liquid if a globe breaks.
 
Ingestion can lead to severe health issues, including kidney failure, and can be fatal.
 
Err on the cautious side and keep globes up at a height or in cabinets where they can’t be knocked off by enthusiastic tail wags or playing
 
Also hand baked ornaments, lots of ‘salt dough’ being hung adorns the home and on trees
 
These pose a serious danger due to the high salt content which can cause severe salt toxicity (hypernatremia), leading to vomiting, seizures, coma, and even death in dogs and cats.
 
Keep safe, have fun, Merry Christmas 🎄

Final reminder:

 
Dogs are speaking to us – but we’re not listening, especially when we have a million other things demanding our attention.
 
Your dog doesn’t give a monkeys chuff about Christmas.
 
They care about feeling safe, understood and able to rest.
 
Calm isn’t boring.
Calm is kindness.
 
Supporting your dog emotionally now prevents behavioural fallout later — and keeps everyone safe and sane.
 
That’s the real Christmas gift. 🎄🐾
Love Jo

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More Public Service Announcements for Dog Owners

This is one of several Public Service Announcements for dog owners, focused on real-world risks and the things that most often land dogs in trouble. You’ll find links to more PSA posts here as they’re published.