05 Sep Father’s Day Pet Poisons
Posted at 17:21h in News

- High fat foods (e.g., pork crackling, sausages, drippings from barbeques, processed meats, etc)
- Nuts (especially macadamia, pistachio, pecans and walnuts)
- Skewered foods
- Xylitol (an artificial sweetener found in confectionary and baked goods)
- Chocolate
- Alcohol
- Grapes, raisins and sultanas
- Onions, garlic and chives (especially leftover food that may contain them, as they will be particularly attractive to pets)
- Batteries
- Ribbons and string (e.g., from gifts)
- Human medications (especially if there are visitors entering your home, they may keep medications in their bags or place them on a bedside table)
If you think your pet has been exposed to any of these items, call us on 1300 869 738 (AU) or 0800 869 738 (NZ) for a tailored risk assessment and recommendation, including first aid measures. Our service is free for all pet owners.