Homemade Salt Dough Ornaments are a Big NO for Pets

Did you know that those fun to make "salt dough ornaments" are extremely toxic to animals, and in many cases, fatal? They are so easy and delightful to spend an afternoon making, however the main ingredient is what attracts pets to them, and that can lead to disaster. While there are many hazards which can present problems for pets during December, this is one I feel often gets overlooked.

  
Directions for these ornaments will often suggest the idea of making a pawprint of your beloved pet, thus the instructions are frequently pictured with a dog, which can lead you to think they are harmless. Unfortunately, high levels of salt in these decorations - as well as in homemade play dough - make them delicious and tasty for animals to lick and eat, and the extreme amount of salt can lead to illness, cause kidney failure, and even kill pets. 😢 See the article by the AKC: Popular Salt Christmas Ornaments Can Be Deadly For Dogs, and read more at the Poison Control Hotline.

Always keep these crafty holiday creations out of reach of your four-footed family members. If you are hanging them on the Christmas tree, be sure they are up high and out of reach of curious paws, or perhaps display them in a separate area altogether. To see more helpful reminders about keeping pets safe during December, check out this board on Pinterest or album of tips on Facebook.

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