11/28/2024
Aloha Hilo community!
As the holidays commence, please be aware of some hazards that can occur during the celebrations.
-Decorations- Some plants used for decorations like poinsettias and holly are highly toxic to your pet.
Prevent your pets from having a foreign body or gastrointestinal obstructions.
Your pets should be supervised around your decorated tree, ribbon, tinsel, lights or ornaments as they may tempt your pets to eat or play with them.
-Food- If your pets aren’t used to eating human food, holiday foods high in fat like gravy or turkey fat may cause stomach upset and could possibly lead to pancreatitis.
Macadamia nuts, onions, dark chocolate, large quantities of chocolate, and foods that have xylitol in them are toxic for your pet as well.
Our clinic will be closed on Thanksgiving 11/28 and 11/29, but if your pet is in need of emergency services, our emergency vet will be available between 9am and 5pm. Call (808) 935-7387, select option 3.
Our clinic will resume regular hours on Saturday, 11/30 at 8am.
We hope you all enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and stay safe! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!