Seasonal Tips·10 February 2026·4 min read
Holi and Pets: Safety in a Sea of Colour
Colours can be toxic, sweets are dangerous, and crowds frighten — here is how to keep them safe.
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Why Holi colours are risky\n\nMany commercial gulals contain heavy metals (lead, mercury), glass, and harsh dyes. Skin contact causes irritation; ingestion (and dogs WILL lick fur) can cause GI upset, kidney issues.\n\n## On the day\n\n- Keep pets indoors during peak play hours\n- Close windows; the powder drifts indoors\n- If colour does land on them, bathe immediately with mild pet shampoo\n- Wipe paws thoroughly when they come in\n\n## Sweet danger\n\nGujiya, mawa, sweetened milk = high fat + sugar = pancreatitis risk. Chocolate, raisins (in some sweets) → outright toxic. Keep sweets out of reach.\n\n## Bhang\n\nNever — cannabis is toxic to pets. Vomiting, ataxia, severe lethargy. Emergency vet visit.\n\n## After Holi\n\nIf your pet is itchy, vomits, or seems off → call us. +91 98711 55162.
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Safer, but still avoid contact. Even natural dyes can irritate skin and eyes.
If chocolate, raisins, or large quantity → emergency. Otherwise watch 24h for vomiting/lethargy and call us.
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