El Paso Animal Services Highlights Pet Safety Risks This Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, El Paso Animal Services is raising awareness about potential hazards that holiday traditions pose to pets. Items such as chocolate, certain flowers like lilies, and decorative materials like ribbons can be dangerous if ingested. Pet owners are advised to keep these items out of reach and to be vigilant about their pets' health, watching for signs of illness such as vomiting or loss of appetite. Additionally, February marks the beginning of kitten season, emphasizing the importance of spaying and neutering to manage the influx of kittens in shelters. Residents are encouraged to utilize low-cost spay/neuter options and consider fostering or adopting pets during this time.

Key Details: • Keep chocolates, flowers, and decorative items away from pets. • Watch for signs of illness in pets after potential ingestion of hazardous items. • February is Spay Neuter Awareness Month; consider spaying/neutering pets. • Utilize low-cost spay/neuter options available in the community. • Consider fostering or adopting pets, especially during kitten season.