Over the holidays, feasting is often the order of the day, and not just for us humans:
"An extra portion of salmon, ham, cookies or even chocolate as Christmas treats for the beloved four-legged friends are well-intentioned, but not suitable because unhealthy or even dangerous," explains Susy Utzinger, animal welfare expert and managing director of the Susy Utzinger Stiftung für Tierschutz.
It becomes life-threatening, if dog and cat catch Christmas decorations, the net of the ham from the garbage can or the chocolate packed in aluminum foil from the Christmas tree. Such foreign bodies must be removed then not rarely by the veterinary surgeon emergency from the animal body.
There are also other things to consider.
We have compiled all valuable tips for an accident-free Christmas with animals:
How to make your household cat safe:
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