{"id":2226,"date":"2024-10-03T17:06:16","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T21:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2024-10-03T17:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T21:06:19","slug":"seasonal-pet-hazards-fall-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/seasonal-pet-hazards-fall-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Pet Hazards: Fall Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s fall, ya\u2019ll! It\u2019s our favorite time of year at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care<\/a>. We are excited to help make it even better this year by sharing our best fall pet safety tips with you. Now go get that pumpkin spice latte you know you want!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Toxic Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all autumn treats are meant for sharing with our pets. In fact, there are a few that should definitely be avoided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Halloween staple, chocolate is a people-only treat. Chocolate, especially dark or baking chocolate, can cause everything from vomiting and diarrhea to heart arrhythmias and death depending on the dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial sweeteners are also a big no no. Xylitol, also sometimes called birch sugar or extract, is highly toxic. Often found in sugar-free candies, gums, and baked goods, even just a small amount of this artificial sweetener can be deadly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While autumn decor like pumpkins and corn are not necessarily toxic, a pet who ingests them could experience digestive upset or a serious gastrointestinal tract obstruction, so use caution with these as well.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween Pet Dangers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what food items pose a danger to your pets during Trick or Treat season, it is time to think about what other dangers are lurking for pets during Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween pet safety is important. Be sure to watch out for <\/p>\n\n\n\n