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Keep Valentine’s flowers, sweets and drinks out of your pet’s reach—and check bouquets for lilies before they enter a cat household. These three expert-backed precautions cover the holiday’s biggest risks, plus what to do if you suspect your pet has been exposed.
1. Check flowers before bringing a bouquet home
Lilies are an emergency risk for cats. The ASPCA warns that all lily species can be potentially fatal to cats. The AVMA specifically identifies plants in the Lilium and Hemerocallis genera as highly toxic; even a small amount can cause kidney failure. If you have a cat, don’t bring home an unidentified bouquet: confirm every plant’s identity first, and keep lilies out of the home. ASPCA Valentine’s Day safety tips and the AVMA household-hazards brochure explain the risks.
For any pet, check the exact plant against the ASPCA’s species-specific plant guidance before buying. Roses, gerbera daisies and orchids are among flowers described as safe for cats and dogs, but “safe” is not a guarantee that chewing or swallowing them is harmless. Rose thorns can puncture skin or cause infection, and eating a plant considered nontoxic may still upset a pet’s stomach. Keep bouquets where animals cannot chew them, and remove fallen leaves and petals.
Plant exposure is not rare: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more than 31,500 calls about pets ingesting potentially toxic indoor and outdoor plants and flowers in 2021, according to an Associated Press report published February 7, 2023. That is a historical figure, not a current annual total. Read the AP report.
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2. Keep chocolate and Valentine’s sweets out of reach
Do not give pets chocolate, and store candy and gum where they cannot reach them. Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures and an abnormally elevated heart rate. The fat in lighter chocolates may also contribute to pancreatitis. How serious an exposure is depends on the type and amount eaten and the pet’s size; there is no safe shortcut based on appearance alone. The ASPCA outlines chocolate-related signs, while the AVMA household-hazards brochure notes that severity varies with the exposure and animal.
Check ingredient labels, too. Xylitol-sweetened candy and gum are unsafe and can be deadly to dogs. A candy wrapper can also cause choking or an intestinal obstruction, and some products contain additional hazardous ingredients. Put away treats promptly and collect wrappers rather than leaving them on a table, floor or bedside.
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- 【Valentine's Day Dog Toys】The dog Valentines toys are designed in the shape of diamond ring, red rose, love heart necklace, not only for Valentines Day, but also for mother's day. Show your love to your puppies and let them enjoy the festival with you.
- 【Durable Material】The red rose dog toy is made of cotton rope and velvet cloth, the puppy necklace toy is made of Shiny silk fabric, the dog diamond ring toy is made of rough silver-foil cloth, stuffed with PP cotton, all of the materials are bite-resistant and helpful for pets' teeth cleaning.
- 【Suitable for Small Medium Dogs】The dog diamond ring toy is approx 5.9" * 7.5", the dog rose toy is about 4.3" * 14.5", the dog love heart necklace toy is 5.5" * 12.2". They are suitable for small and medium dogs, such as Poodle, Pomeranian, French bulldog, Corgi, Bichon Frise, Schnauzer, etc.
- 【Dog Squeaky Toy】These Valentines dog toys are built in squeaker and stuffed with crinkle paper. When they are squeezed or bitten by puppies, they will make sound to stimulate your dogs, so that attract dog's attention, help to relieve your pet's anxiety.
- 【Multi-Function】The dog Valentine's squeaky toys feature rough surface, that is helpful for cleaning dogs' teeth while dogs are chewing on them. With ring design, the cute love heart dog toys can be dragged between two dogs, or dog and dog lovers. A good tug-of-war dog toy. They are also good companions for dogs, will help to reduce dogs' destructive behavior.
If your pet gets into chocolate, gum or candy, contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms or try to manage the exposure yourself.
3. Keep cocktails and romantic extras away from pets
Keep drinks and open bottles out of reach. Even a small amount of alcohol can make a pet seriously ill; possible effects include vomiting, diarrhea, poor coordination, central nervous system depression, tremors, breathing difficulty and coma. Flavored massage oils are another potential hazard: they may irritate the gastrointestinal tract or pose an aspiration risk if swallowed. The ASPCA’s holiday guidance and the AVMA brochure cover alcohol risks; Pet Poison Helpline’s Valentine’s Day safety article discusses massage oils.
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Put out candles and clear gift debris
- Candles: Extinguish them before leaving the room. A pet can be burned by a flame or hot wax, or knock a candle over and start a fire.
- Gift wrapping: Gather ribbons, bows, tape, wrapping paper, cellophane and balloons after opening gifts. Long, string-like pieces can lodge in the throat or digestive tract if swallowed.
Pet Poison Helpline describes candle burns and hot wax, along with the dangers of wrapping debris, in its Valentine’s Day pet-safety guidance.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What to do if you suspect an exposure
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control service immediately if your pet may have eaten a toxic substance or plant. Do not wait for symptoms. The AVMA advises having the following information ready so a professional can assess the situation:
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- Non-toxic,they are safe for small and medium breed dogs
- A squeaker inside, the loud sound that can easily get dog's attention
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- Your pet’s breed, age and weight.
- Any signs of illness you have noticed.
- The suspected product container or, for a plant, a sample or clear identification.
ASPCA’s seasonal safety page lists (888) 426-4435 for its Animal Poison Control Center. The AVMA brochure prints (1-888-426-4435) for ASPCA APCC and (1-855-764-7661) for Pet Poison Helpline. Contact details and service availability can change; check the organization’s current instructions when seeking help. If your pet is unwell, contact a veterinarian without delay.
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- Classic lambchop with heart patterned ears and feet just for Valentine's Day!
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