{"id":1554,"date":"2016-03-11T20:29:59","date_gmt":"2016-03-12T00:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=1554"},"modified":"2018-07-27T13:11:44","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T17:11:44","slug":"1554-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/1554-2\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Patrick\u2019s Day Pet Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"OVRS_iStock_000003056205_Large\"St. Patrick\u2019s Day is right around the corner, and with it come the inevitable parties, traditional Irish food, and the wearing of green. Named after St. Patrick, the most recognized patron saint of Ireland, this day is celebrated around the country, regardless of whether or not the celebrators are of Irish descent!<\/span><\/p>\n

Because pets are increasingly being considered full-fledged family members, it makes sense that some of us will want to include our four-legged-friends in our St. Patty\u2019s Day festivities. Before you follow that rainbow out the door, however, take a moment to bone up on some important St. Patrick\u2019s Day pet safety tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

St. Patrick\u2019s Day Pet Safety 101<\/b><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t leave your pet\u2019s safety to luck, keep the following ideas in mind when celebrating St. Patrick\u2019s Day with your pets this year:<\/span><\/p>\n

Pets And Alcohol Don\u2019t Mix <\/b>\u2013 Fido might beg for a sip of your Guinness, and you might be tempted to give him one (we all know how hard it is to resist those puppy dog eyes), but stand your ground in this case. Alcohol is hazardous for pets, and alcohol consumption can lead to serious consequences. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you still want to share a toast with your four-legged friend this March 17<\/span>th<\/span>, consider picking up a \u201cdoggie beer\u201d such as <\/span>Bowser Beer<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Snuffle Dog Beer<\/span><\/a>. Doggie brews are non-carbonated and non-alcoholic, and because they\u2019re made with pet-friendly ingredients such as beef or chicken broth, your pooch will have a safe and tasty way to join in the party.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Your Corned Beef To Yourself <\/b>\u2013 What we really mean is, no <\/span>table scraps<\/span><\/a> for your pet. Traditional Irish foods such as corned beef and cabbage are high in salt and fat, which could cause some serious upset tummies in pets, not to mention pancreatitis. These foods often contain other ingredients that are potentially hazardous to your pet\u2019s health, such as onions and garlic. Be especially careful not to share any raw bread dough with your dog or cat as it can result in a life threatening condition known as gastric-dilatation volvulus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Party Animals <\/b>\u2013 It wouldn\u2019t be St. Patrick\u2019s Day without a celebration of some sort, whether you are planning on attending a full-fledged party or hosting a small family get together, don\u2019t forget to keep your pets in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n