An emergency veterinary clinic in Sutton warns of pet owners to remain cautious during the Easter weekend, since emergency cases will increase by 35 percent.
Easter is a moment of indulgence, with many of us supplying us in good like chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, but these tempting candy can be fatal for our pets.
The veterinarians now, an emergency clinic in Sutton, warn the pet owners who are on guard during the weekend, with such foods in the house that are poisonous so that our pets are consumed.
What foods are toxic to pets?
According to veterinarians now, some of the most common emergencies related to the veterinarians are seen include:
Chocolate toxicity: Chocolate contains an ingredient known as theobromine, which is highly toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, seizures and, in severe cases, death.
Buns and Hot Cruz: Normally they are found in hot cross buns, ingredients such as raisins, currants and sultanas are toxic to dogs and can cause acute renal failure.
Easter and packaging decorations: bright aluminum wrappers, plastic eggs and decorative grass can be tempting pets, but can cause dangerous intestinal blockages if swallowed.
Spring flowers: popular spring flowers such as lilies are extremely toxic to cats, with small enhanceable amounts that lead to fatal renal insufficiency.
Compared to the United Kingdom average, Sutton’s pet owners are doing well to closely monitor family members of the family during Easter’s break, and veterinarians who now see pet emergency cases increase by 92% throughout the United Kingdom over the holidays, compared to the prevay.
However, with the increase recorded in cases of pets brought for treatment, the practice warns of pet owners of the toxic ingredients in Easter foods such as chocolate and currants found in hot cross buns.
Sam King, the main veterinarian of the veterinarians now Sutton, said: “Easter sweets and decorations are a lovely way to celebrate the occasion, however, they can represent serious risks for pets.
“Every year we treat pets that have accidentally found their way in things that should not, from chocolate to raisins.
“It is so important that pet owners are aware of the risks, since even a small amount of the incorrect type of chocolate or raisins can have serious health problems, while decorative items such as packaging or Wappers can lead to useful life.
“With the increase in the most harmful cases and articles in the house during the Easter weekend, we strongly encourage local pet owners to take simple precautions to keep dogs and safe cats this April.
“Prevention is always better than a trip to emergency fat.”
