Happy Holidays for Pets!

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Doggie is thirsty. The water keeping the new Christmas tree alive in the tree stand looks refreshing. The tree preservatives you put in the water are not toxic, so let Doggie drink! There is no danger...True or False? True False

2. Kitty and Doggie are waiting for you to add the Christmas tree decorations! As you sift through the boxes containing them, which would be the safest to hang on the tree? homemade gingerbread people popcorn, raisin, or cranberry garlands large one-piece, non-breakable ornaments small, shiny glass ornaments

3. Kitty sees something hanging in strands from the Christmas tree. It has a bright finish and looks very flexible. Kitty decides to start chewing some, and it becomes wrapped around Kitty's tongue! As Kitty struggles to remove it, it gets stretched out and wraps even tighter around Kitty's tongue! What is it? Answer: (One Word)

4. Doggie is watching you bake chocolate chip cookies to leave for Santa. He gives you that sad Doggie-eyed look of his, and you're tempted to give him some of the semisweet baking chocolate. Don't!!! What is the compound found in chocolate that could be fatal to Doggie? caffeine theobromine pulcherrima phoradendrom

5. Hanging over the doorway to the kitchen is some mistletoe and holly. Doggie and Kitty probably won't swallow any of the leaves because they are tough, pointed, and hard to chew. What other part of mistletoe and holly can fall off and be very toxic if eaten? Answer: (One Word)

6. Kitty has manners, but Doggie is always begging for table scraps and leftovers! Many holiday foods are high in fat and can cause gastrointestinal disturbances in pets. Which organ of the body can be over-stimulated and secrete enzymes leading to inflammation? heart liver pancreas kidney

7. With visitors coming, you decide to make the path to the house safer by scattering rock salt on the ice. Doggie is outside too, getting into everything as usual! Which of the following probably won't be irritated by the rock salt Doggie is now playing with? ears mouth paws stomach

8. The neighbors have arrived! Good-natured Mike has brought along plenty of alcohol for the festivities. Curious Kitty shows up, attracted by the sweet smell of eggnog...How many ounces of liquor does it take to depress the nervous system and stop the breathing of a 10-15 pound Kitty? five ounces six ounces four ounces three ounces

9. The neighbors, who think your house smells too much like Doggie and Kitty, have given you some potpourri oil as a gift. This is very hazardous to Kitty because of the essential oils and what other ingredient? catalytic detergents cationic detergents catatonic detergents cathartic detergents

10. Everyone is sitting around after the big holiday meal, dozing off. Doggie and Kitty are in the kitchen seeing what remains of the food preparation. Which of the following can be a potential hazard for them? meat-soaked strings from the rump roast the 6-pack plastic beverage ring juices on the aluminum foil all of these