SSPCA talk at assembly

Name: SSPCA talk at assembly
Start: 2016-12-05T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2016-12-05T21:30:00+00:00

Mon Dec 5, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

Monday morning – keeping your pets safe over Christmas.

Household hazards

1.11.

Dogs, and especially inq

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e puppies, may eat things that are poisonous to them. Some

examples are:

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foods such as raisins, grapes, and chocolate. It is important to keep these foodstuffs

out of the reach of dogs at all times.

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poisonous plants should be avoided or placed where your dog cannot reach them.

Make sure that any large plants are in stable containers that cannot be knocked over;

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poisonous chemicals. A dog may drink or eat poisonous substances either by accident

or because they find them palatable. Such chemicals should be kept out of reach and

any spillages cleaned up immediately. Examples of poisonous substances that are

commonly used and may be attractive to dogs are slug pellets, rat poison and anti-

freeze;

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eating or applying medicines intended for people or other animals. It is important that

your dog is only given medicine or veterinary treatment that has been specifically

prescribed or advised by your vet or, in the case of non prescription medicines, by a

pet care specialist.

You should always consult your vet immediately if you are concerned that your

dog has come into contact with anything that could be harmful