Dr. Rebecca Greenstein explains why Oak Trees are not really dog safe

Now that the kids are heading back to school, that means that Fall is around the corner. With Fall barreling down on us, many of us are getting into the swing of seasonal activities. And in a lot of cases, we are all about bringing our pups out with us when we are doing Fall things such as leaf peeping, corn mazes, and even trick-or-treating.

But did you know that that there are some seasonal items that can actually be a hazard to our dog's health? According to Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, a veterinary expert for Rover, there are a few different seasonal hazards that we should be mindful of as Fall arrives. However, the one we are focusing on here is actually Oak Trees.

That's right, there is a whole tree we need to be paying attention to as pet parents. I don't know about you, but I was thinking of much smaller hazards versus a tree when it came to seasonal things we needed to be mindful of this Fall.

So what exactly did Dr. Greenstein have to say about Oak Trees and our dog's safety and health?

Dr. Rebecca Greenstein of Rover reveals why Oak Trees can be a Fall hazard for our dogs

Recently we learned that acorns are actually not dog safe. And Dr. Rebecca Greenstein is reminding us that acorns are a bad thing. But that's not all she had to say, as she actually shared three things to note about Oak Trees and why we should be avoiding them if possible.

"- both oak leaves and acorns pose seasonal hazards to dogs
- in addition to being the perfect size to cause gastrointestinal blockages, acorns can cause significant organ injury if ingested
- oak tree leaves (as well as acorns) contain irritating substances known as tannins, and can also be poisonous if eaten, causing tummy upset and abdominal pain"

- Dr. Rebecca Greenstein

Honestly, it is surprising that we didn't know this sooner. The fact that Oak Trees are not exactly dog safe is something more people should know and be aware of.

But we want to know your thoughts on this information. Did you know that Oak Trees pose a risk to our dogs? How do you protect your dogs in the Fall?