Christmas can be a dangerous time for pets, especially when owners are unaware about the hazards that lurk among the food, the decorations and the atmosphere. I advise all you fellow pet owners to take heed of these tips for making your holiday safer for your furry companions.
Secure your Christmas tree to keep your cat or dog from knocking it over. I recommend fastening the tree to the wall.
Make sure your pets don?t play with or chew electric chords. Try hiding them behind furniture or taping them down so your cat or dog won?t be tempted.
Keep breakable ornaments, tinsel and ribbons away from your pets. We all know that disaster can ensue when playtime gets out of control. And unless you want to spend Christmas rushing your pet to the ER, skip the tinsel altogether. Tinsel is a favorite for dogs to chew on, and can be extremely dangerous to their digestive system. Also cats seize any chance they get to bat around something shiny, and may try to consume it as well.
Keep toxic holiday plants out of their reach. A simple Google search can help you find out which plants are poisonous to house pets. If you plan on buying holly, mistletoe or other such seasonal plants, do your homework first and make sure they?re safe. Not only that, some of the chemicals that tree-sellers use to sustain the lives of their trees are poisonous. If you?re planning on buying a real tree as opposed to an artificial one, make sure to ask the salesperson what kind of chemicals went into it.
Avoid giving your pet table scraps. Pork can upset your pet?s digestive system, and poultry bones are dangerous for them to chew. Instead of table scraps, give them some of their favorite pet treats during family feasts or parties.
Do not share candy with your pets. Keep a close eye on your children and make sure they?re not giving your cat or dog any candy. Human candy, especially chocolate, is extremely toxic to animals and can cause vomiting, heart disturbances and death.
Soothe your pet?s holiday anxiety. Some pets can get anxious when the house fills up with unfamiliar people. If your dog feels threatened by strangers, they could become aggressive and start biting them. Before your guests arrive, place your pet in a quiet room by themselves, where they can be comfortable for a time. Surround them with familiar toys so they don?t get bored, and while you?re entertaining guests, go check on them from time to time.
For many of us, pets are part of the family, so we want to involve them in the holidays we celebrate. If you take all the necessary precautions, Christmas can be a wonderful time for everyone involved, cats and dogs included.
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