Friday, January 12, 2007

Pug Love on Valentine’s Day

For those head over heals in love, Valentine’s Day is a great day.  A day to get showered in chocolates and roses.  But the ASPCA cautions us to keep a close eye on our four-legged friends on Valentine’s Day.  If stepped on or chewed on the thorns on rose stems can cause puncture wounds that can easily become infected.  Also, chocolate is extremely dangerous to pets.  As the ASPCA points out, “Chocolates may contain fat and caffeine-like substances known as methylxanthines, which can potentially cause symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea to panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death in severe cases.”

So, keep a close eye on your puggy on Valentine’s Day and I wish you all a Valentine’s Day to remember.