Mary Allen
Midsummer’s Eve is one of the most important food festivals of the year. As a pet owner, however, you need to pay extra attention to all the dangers associated with the festivities.
The classic midsummer food is often fatty and contains high salt levels, which animals are sensitive to and can result in stomach problems with vomiting and diarrhea.
-The fact is that one of the most common questions that FirstVet received on Midsummer’s Eve last year was about vomiting, usually in relation to the pet ingesting food leftovers, says Caroline Caldemar, leg. veterinarian at FirstVet.
Then the Dog Takes Care
Do what you can to prevent your pet from ingesting leftover food and other debris. Also, make sure to remove sharp rubbish and any pieces of glass that dogs or cats may otherwise cut themselves on.
-It can also be wise to inform the guests not to feed the pets and to pick up food that has fallen from the table, Caroline Caldemar suggests. Last but not least, pick out the food after each dish. At two o’clock it’s time to dance to the frogs and there will be a race to the bar. This is when the pets take the opportunity to party on the leftovers.
To Think About During the Midsummer Celebration
A lot of midsummer food contains onions, which can lead to anemia problems for your pet if it ingests onion pieces.
Dogs are also at risk of developing inflammation of the pancreas if they eat very fatty foods. Pancreatitis is painful and leads to diarrhea and vomiting, often good to treat but in some cases, it is so serious that the dog dies.
Bone debris can be dangerous to dogs, especially cooked chop bones, fish bones, or bird bones. In the worst case, the dog can break a tooth, get constipation or even get life-threatening injuries to the intestines or stomach from sharp bone chips.
Dogs and cats do not tolerate alcohol. The first symptoms of alcohol intoxication are drowsiness and a shaky gait. If it has ingested a large amount of alcohol, it can damage body cells and make it difficult to hold tight. Other characteristics are slower heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, uncoordinated movements, and elevated body temperature.
Corn cobs can not be digested in the dog’s gastrointestinal tract and can therefore get stuck in the intestine. In the worst case, they can cause an emergency stop. The dog may then start vomiting and show signs of abdominal pain. This is an acute condition that requires surgery.
Ice cream sticks and wooden skewers can become very sharp when they break. If the dog tries to eat them, they can get stuck in the throat or throat and cause sores and boils. If the dog succeeds in swallowing them, it can in the worst case cause severe damage to the dog’s stomach and intestines.