Pet Holiday Safety Tips

Christmas is right around the corner and as I was on several of my dog walks , I realized that some pet safety tips may come in handy for some of you.

1-Both dogs and cats love to climb, so this puts your Christmas tree decorations in jeopardy. Try to keep the breakable decorations as high up on the tree as possible.

2-Keep all tinsel and ribbon from presents away from your pets. They can get stuck in the intestine and surgery will be necessary.

3-Tinsel and ribbon are like catnip to a cat. Enough said there.

4-Don’t light candles anywhere near your pet. It’s pretty easy for a cat’s tail to catch fire.

5-Mistletoe, poinsettia, holly, lilies, garlands are toxic to pets. If they get into any of these go to your vet immediately.

6-Exposed electric cords can cause electrocution or burns. Rabbits and hamsters love to chew on them.

7-Chocolate is toxic. Give the NONE.

8-Grapes, raisins(like fruit cake), onions, walnuts are poison to their systems.

9-No table food especially bones. Bones can have splinters and stick in your pets intestinal tract. Leftovers can spoil from sitting around and can make your pet ill.

10- Sweet and creamy alcohol like eggnog is a No No.

Sometimes we think were giving them extra love by giving them a treat but in the end actually harm our pet, so before you give a treat that’s out of the norm educate yourself for your pets sake. My client Jodi in Altamonte Springs cooks her dogs food. It’s all natural. It consist of carrots, green beans and chicken breast. They love it. They think it’s a treat not breakfast and dinner. Dayna in Sorrento‘s Christmas tree is all non-breakable decorations. She has two indoor cats and ten dogs. That’s right you’re not seeing things ten dogs. Obi’s dad in South Apopka put tubing around all the electric cords just incase Obi would have the urge to chew. Megan in Longwood keeps Stella in her playpen while she is not home. That way Stella can’t have access to the Christmas tree without Megan’s supervision. Not that she would tear up the Christmas tree but better to be safe than sorry.

Have a safe and happy Christmas.

 

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