3 Holiday Plants to Avoid If You're a Pet Owner
With the holidays right around the corner, families are investing in festive decorations and special ways to celebrate. While embracing the season, don’t forget your pets and how they’ll respond to new additions to your home decor, especially when it comes to potentially toxic or hazardous plants. Whether you’re planning on pet boarding for the holidays or not, avoid the following plants to ensure your animals are safe.
Top 3 Holiday Plants to Keep Away From Pets
1. Mistletoe
If you’re hosting a holiday party and you don’t plan on pet boarding for the occasion, secure hanging mistletoe well out of reach of your dogs and cats. This plant contains toxalbumin and pharatoxin viscumin, two chemicals that can lead to low blood pressure, breathing problems, and hallucinations in animals.
2. Poinsettia
The vibrant red color of poinsettia leaves makes them a popular choice around the holidays to brighten up the room and toast to the season. Unfortunately, those red and white leaves can be dangerous if ingested. Dogs and cats who eat poinsettia leaves often have symptoms like nausea and vomiting, so opt for artificial versions or pet boarding the night of your holiday event instead.
3. Pine
Having a real Christmas tree in your home adds a cozy ambiance and a fresh pine smell to the room. However, eating pine needles can lead to digestive tract issues, choking hazards, and an upset stomach for your furry friend. Unless you intend on keeping your pets in kennels while you’re away, refrain from bringing a pine tree into the house.
Bar-King Dog Kennel, located in the heart of Keaau, HI, is the Big Island’s trusted source for pet boarding. Whether you’re planning a long vacation or you need access to a dog or cat kennel the evening of your holiday party, these animal lovers will provide safe and loving care for your furry best friend. To schedule pet boarding, grooming, or a tour of their facility, call (808) 966-8733 today. For more information on the services they provide, including their work as a pet quarantine facility, visit their website.
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