03/17/2026
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ While we’re all for the "luck of the Irish," we want to make sure your pets don’t need any emergency luck today.
Before you start the festivities, keep an eye out for these common "Shamrock Shakers":
🚫 The No-Go List
Fatty Foods & Table Scraps: Traditional favorites like corned beef are high in salt and fat. These can lead to severe gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis, a painful and serious condition for dogs and cats. 🤢🧪
Alcohol: B**r and cocktails are strictly for humans. Even a small amount of alcohol can be toxic to dogs and cats. 🚫🍸
Soda Bread & Raisins: Many traditional recipes include raisins or currants, which can cause kidney failure in pets. 🍇🥖
Onions & Garlic: Often found in corned beef and cabbage, these can damage pet red blood cells. 🧅🧄
Xylitol: This artificial sweetener is sometimes in sugar-free treats and is highly dangerous. 🍬🧪
Festive Decor: Green carnations can cause GI upset, and plastic "gold" coins or beads are major choking/blockage hazards.
🟢 Pro-Tips for a Safe Day
Stick to the Treats: Give your pup a plain, cooked green bean or a piece of spinach if they want to join the "green" theme!
Check the Fit: Make sure those adorable green bandanas aren’t too tight!
Have a safe and clover-filled day! 🐶🐱🇮🇪
Feeling lucky this 🍀 St. Patrick’s Day? Make sure pets are safe while the celebrations are underway.
From festive foods to party favors, some holiday items can pose risks to curious pets. Check out these safety tips from the ASPCA Poison Control and share with your community so everyone can have a happy and healthy celebration. Read more about toxins here.
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/two-most-common-st-patricks-day-toxins