Pet Safety Blog

Pet parents know by now there are ways in keeping our fluffy and furry pets away from dangerous situations that could mar a happy holiday season. So, just a reminder of a few things – Toxic plants that are toxic include, Poinsettias, Lilies, Mistletoe, and those wonderful Holly decorations that we love to set around the house, can cause harmful reactions to our pets. Chocolate, peanuts, etc. that are toxic – ask family, friends, or neighbors not to feed anything to your pet, even when they beg with those wonderful brown eyes. Holiday seasons can be stressful for the pet parent and their pet, particularly Christmas when the house is full of color, smells, laughter, cheers and merriment. Pets want to be included in activities in celebrating and caution should be taken in allowing pets to mingle and participate.  Limit their activities so things don’t get out of hand.

Keep an eye on the Christmas tree, wrappings of all kinds, candles, and any other supplies needed to decorate. Kitties are curious as well as our doggies, and can make a planned Christmas Day to remember, an absolute disaster. Unintentionally, but things do happen when we least expect it. Place glass ornaments higher on the tree, big dogs with big tails can break a cherished ornament in a second and kitties may want to explore the height of the Christmas tree. Perhaps we all get annoyed by being reminded of safety all the time, making sure our pets aren’t harmed, but Christmas is one of our special days that we all want everything to be perfect. Don’  forget doggies and kitties Christmas presents, new dog safety collar for doggie, and a pet safety harness for Kitty.  Be Happy!