Live Holiday Chat with Poison Control Experts 11/21/08
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Hosting the chat are Dana Farbman, CVT, Senior Manager, Professional Communications and Dr. Eric Dunayer, Veterinary Toxicologist. Noon to 2PM EST
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Who is more enticed by the delicious scents of Thanksgiving dinner than your pets? Who is more jolly than a dog during the holiday season? And who is more curious than a cat when face to face with a bow-adorned box? The answer to all of the above: no one! Your pets are family, so do include them in your holiday celebrations—but do it safely. To find out how, join us for a live online chat with experts from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and discuss how to keep your pets safe from all the potentially toxic “goodies” that enter homes this time of year. Hosting the chat are Dana Farbman, CVT, Senior Manager, Professional Communications, and Dr. Eric Dunayer, Veterinary Toxicologist. Sample questions include:
What traditional Thanksgiving dishes are a big no-no for pets?
Help! My cat wants to chew on all of the wrapping paper!
How do I keep my pets away from holiday chocolates?
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a pet who is ill or you suspect may have ingested harmful substances, please contact your vet or Animal Poison Control.
Discussion Forum
Turkey Bones 5 Replies
I heard that Turkey bones are bad for dogs to chew on. Is this true?
Started by perdie. Last reply by Katie Marie Dec. 3, 2008.
pine needles 2 Replies
My cats has taken to eating fresh pine needles off the branch of a live tree. Is there any danger in this? Perhaps due to the sharp nature of the needles, or even perhaps due to toxins?
Started by Karen Zimnicki. Last reply by Karen Zimnicki Nov. 25, 2008.
most dangerous food item? 7 Replies
What is the most dangerous holiday food item that gets animals in trouble?
Started by Mary. Last reply by Tree Thunderchild Nov. 25, 2008.
holiday meal
Is it o.k. if your cats eat some of the dressing and cranberry sauce? I've got one kitten whom likes to test my food when not looking.
Started by Alison Nov. 23, 2008.
Packing Peanuts Are they killers?
My young pup of 1 year (almost) has eaten a Styrofoam packing peanut too times now. Not the biodegradable kind, the ones that dissolve. Will she die from it? By die I mean cause renal failure or an...
Started by Kimberly Nov. 23, 2008.
What about Hannukah? 2 Replies
What kind of pet dangers are associated with Hannukah?
Started by I Lovez Da Animals. Last reply by Regina Dickerson Nov. 22, 2008.
My Cats first Christmas Tree 5 Replies
Hi, last year when he was about 6 months we didn't do the tree but, this year Max is 1 1/2 years and we are putting up a tree. It's a 4 ft. artificial one but, I'm not sure how he will react. How d...
Tagged: Christmas
Started by Dikki. Last reply by Dana Farbman, CVT Nov. 21, 2008.
is this product toxic to pets 2 Replies
nitroglycein transdermal patches if ingestes
Started by Dee Nielson. Last reply by Dee Nielson Nov. 21, 2008.
Question From Lisa 1 Reply
Is it safe for my dog Coco to drink the water out of the Christmas tree water holder thingie?
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Dana Farbman, CVT Nov. 21, 2008.
Question From Nancy 2 Replies
As the best defense is a good offense, having taught a dog the leave it command and making sure the dog knows leave it is the best way I know to prevent dogs from eating or drinking toxins. Having ...
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Fernanda Nov. 21, 2008.
Question From Sharon 1 Reply
Is it poisonous for a dog to eat a crayon? There are lots of kids around at the holidays and I watch children for a living and I am always worried when the kids drop the crayons on the floor and I ...
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Nov. 21, 2008.
Tinsel decoration bad for cats? 1 Reply
I heard that holiday tree tinsel is dangerous for cats. Why is this?
Started by perdie. Last reply by Dana Farbman, CVT Nov. 21, 2008.
Most common danger 1 Reply
What is an absolute huge no-no, something to avoid at all costs?
Started by I Lovez Da Animals. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Nov. 21, 2008.
Poinsettia/Holly 1 Reply
Are these dangerous to cats and dogs and chickens??
Tagged: food, poison, plants, christmas, poinsettia
Started by Jeannine. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Nov. 21, 2008.
Leftovers 1 Reply
If I don't give my dog some turkey, he'll jump on the table and try to steal the whole meal! So please tell me it's ok to give him some turkey!
Started by Max Zander. Last reply by Dana Farbman, CVT Nov. 21, 2008.
Wrapping Paper 1 Reply
If a cat accidentally chews on wrapping paper and swallows is, is this harmful?
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Eric Dunayer Nov. 21, 2008.
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