Winter and the holiday season contribute a whole different set of dangers for your dog. Throughout the year, we may all be familiar with the household goods that can be hazardous to our four-legged friends, but if this is your first winter with your dog or if you are traveling to a colder climate, Purebred Breeders reviews the things that are normal components of any winter weather that you may not have considered.

Cold Weather Hazards

• Antifreeze
• Liquid potpourri
• Ice melting products
• Rat and mouse bait

Holiday Hazards

• Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach.
• Electrical cords
• Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction)
• Batteries
• Glass ornaments

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