It’s the holiday, which means many decorations, delicious food and warm get-together at the fire. But all that fun can be ruined by a trip to the emergency room of animals if you do not precautionary. In fact, in veterinary clinics and hospitals in particular vacation to an increase in animal toxicity and harm pets. Here are 10 tips to keep your pet safe during the holiday season.
10 Holiday Homes Pet Safety Tips
Make sure your pet is wearing identification tag and collar at all times. With so many visitors that come and go, it’s an important tip. The last thing you want to do on this holiday to find the lost dog.
Candles can be a big problem, without proper care. Make sure all candles are high enough at the base of the tail of the animal is not burned or accidentally dropped the candle and start a house fire.
Christmas trees, both real and artificial are harmful to pets. Pine needles (both real and plastic) are sharp and can cause intestinal blockage if swallowed. Other threats are Christmas tree ornaments, tinsel, metal hooks, belts, lights, and the list goes on. The best advice to keep an eye on your dog around the tree, and when you’re away from home to limit access completely.
Electrical cables must also be recorded and distributed. If your dog is a Chewer, the son of deadly force. When not in use, instead of a button, the lights, unplug the power cord from the wall.
Before she Gifts decorated to a threat to open, but once they opened and everything is scattered on the floor, you must be vigilant all the bows, wrapping paper, small parts of toys, food, string, and everything to take your dog could could .
It seems a lot of chocolate and alcohol this time of year, and both are toxic to dogs. Make sure the Holiday Eating and drinking are out of reach of your pet.
Keep your pets on holiday plants such as poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and all that is toxic and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Fireplaces and stoves can burn your pet if they get too close.
If your pet has not, of course, has thick coat, buy a sweater or a jacket in cold feet.
Rock salt can irritate paws. Do not forget your dog’s paws, rinse with warm water when returning from a walk.
With a few precautions can help your pet has a safe and happy holiday too.
