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St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and many are getting into the spirit to celebrate the Irish holiday! While St. Patty’s Day is typically known for fun, high energy festivities, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to help make sure that your furry friends don’t get into too much mischief. Although St. Patrick’s Day is a centuries-old holiday steeped in tradition and history, it’s no secret that many people associate it with alcohol, shamrocks and the color green. We’re all in favor of a festive celebration, but it’s important not to press your luck when it comes to pet safety. Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and our thoughts turn to Green Beer, Parades, Shamrocks and everything Irish! Let’s pause the celebration for a moment to go over some St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety Tips. Keep Alcoholic Beverages away from Pets. Dogs love the smell and flavor of alcohol, and they will drink it if given the opportunity. St. Patrick’s Day is full of fun and festivities. We love the traditions like beer, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, and shamrocks. Do you know which St. Patty’s Day treats can be dangerous for your dog or cat? Beer. Many people love a cold (and maybe even green) beer on St. Patrick’s Day, but alcohol is not meant for pets. St. Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and many are getting into the spirit to celebrate the Irish holiday! While St. Patty’s Day is typically known for fun, high energy festivities, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) wants to help make sure that your furry friends don’t get into too much mischief. Celebrations are fun for us, but Following these tips will help keep your pet feeling lucky, happy and healthy this St. Patrick’s Day! If you believe your pet has ingested something potentially toxic or seems to be having an adverse reaction to something, please contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. The winter cold is slowly turning warm and blooms are starting to appear. That means spring is near. But first we must celebrate the great Irish holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. A fun filled day full of drinking green beer and eating traditional foods like corned beef, cabbage and sauerkraut. However, for our pets it may not be such a jovial occasion. St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety 101. Don’t leave your pet’s safety to luck, keep the following ideas in mind when celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with your pets this year: Pets And Alcohol Don’t Mix – 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 St. Patrick’s Day Foods: Do’s & Don’ts for Pets don’t: Salty/fatty foods. Traditional foods like corned beef and mashed potatoes, can be very high in salt and fat. Salt toxicity in pets is dangerous and giving your pet too much fatty food scraps can cause acute pancreatitis. Don’t: Raisins Saint Patrick’s Day revelers are often in high-spirits, thanks at least in part to spirits of another kind. Alcohol consumption and Saint Paddy’s Day go hand-in-hand for many people, but pets St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us! Although the festivities might look a little different this year, that’s no reason to miss out on all the fun. Stay in and celebrate “St. Pet-rick’s” style with your dog or cat! Check out these pet-friendly activities you can enjoy together. Festive Attire Even if it’s just you and your furry friend this year, there is no reason to skip out on St. Patrick's Day, observed annually on March 17th, is more than just a cultural and religious celebration commemorating Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. It has evolved into a global festivity embracing Irish culture, heritage, and the widespread influence of the Irish diaspora. While it's a day rich in history and traditions for people worldwide, there's no reason our St. Patrick’s Day is full of fun and festivities. We love the traditions like beer, Irish soda bread, corned beef and cabbage, and shamrocks. Do you know which St. Patty’s Day treats can be dangerous for your dog or cat? Beer. Many people love a cold (and maybe even green) beer on St. Patrick’s Day, but alcohol is not meant for pets. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be touched by a bit of Irish magic. What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture! This St. Patrick’s Day, I’m just here for the shenanigans! I don’t need luck. I have charm, wit, and an emergency stash of gold chocolate coins! St. Patrick’s Day Captions for Social Media Ah, St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the day of the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the fifth century and died on March 17. While it is a centuries-old holiday steeped in tradition, it has become synonymous with the color green, shamrocks, leprechauns, and alcohol. Host a St. Patrick’s Day Dog Parade Gather some of your fellow dog owners and their pups and host a dog parade in your local park or neighborhood. Encourage everyone to dress their dogs up in green and decorate their leashes or collars with St. Patrick’s Day-themed accessories! BOSTON — BOSTON — Get out your green clothing, four-leaf clover and claddagh ring! The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston is Sunday. The parade will kick off at Broadway Station at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and end in Andrew Square. WATCH LIVE: Officials providing safety update ahead It's not always about the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day. Being prepared is a great way to avoid a trip to the vet this holiday. It's no surprise that St. Patrick's Day is full of food, alcohol, shamrocks and green. However, what's surprising is how they can be toxic to your pets. Keep your pets safe this St. Ensure your festivities are safe by keeping harmful foods and decorations out of reach, turning this holiday into a joyous occasion for you and your pets. Don’t forget to stock up on healthy, pet-safe snacks and treats from Pet Evolution, making sure your pet’s St. Patrick’s Day is as delicious as it is delightful. Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota shares three pet safety tips for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Locally-Owned in Oakdale and St. Paul, Minnesota OAKDALE ER & SPECIALTY: (651) 501-3766 OAKDALE URGENT CARE: (651) 350-3500 ST.
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