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According to Pawlicy Advisor findings, 32% of vets and vet techs surveyed say emergencies they see the most are ingested foreign objects like batteries and mints.AUSTIN, Texas — As people begin to decorate the inside and outside of their homes, experts are warning to be on the lookout for toxic décor. , said when it comes to holiday parties, pets tend to be around looking for food droppings. But owners need to be cautious as high-fat foods and typical holiday dishes can make pets sick.
Another item that could be toxic is plants. Oftentimes around the holidays people bring in different plants and flowers. The big issue to look for is with cats and lilies. Decoration-wise, specifically for cats, cats love to play with Christmas tree parts and tinsel. Walther said that can be really problematic for cats. They can ingest something they're not supposed to that looks more like string, and it can get stuck in their intestines and make them very ill.
"What I tell owners is that if you ever come home and find that your pet has made a mess or gotten into things, try to take a good inventory and then call your local veterinarian to tell them what possible things they could have gotten into can be really helpful," said Walther.
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