Holiday leftovers can be dangerous for household pets
By alice gren

Here are some dangerous holiday leftovers that may affect your pet.

Twine used to truss the turkey can wrap around the intestines and cause serious blockage or death.

Poinsettias produce a sap that can irritate the animal's skin, if eaten, upsets their tummy.

Holly berries, castor beans, mistletoe, are all very toxic, especially the berries. Also keep Christmas rose and Star of Bethlehem out of reach.

Do not let your pet drink the tree water.

Fallen pine needles are toxic and sharp.

Turkey skin is hard to digest and can cause pancreaitis. Give your dog a small piece of eat. Turkey bones are brittle and splinter.

Grapes and raisins are life-threatening to dogs and cause kidney failure.

Chocolate is very toxic to pets.

Onions can cause anemia. Watch out for the stuffing.

Treat the tips of your plant leaves with powdered ginger. It is safe for pets and plants, but has an unpleasant taste, a good deterrent. Mist the plant and apply the powder to the plant leaves with your fingers.

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