With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you’ll soon be decking the halls and filling your home with seasonal goodies. And while the humans who enter your house will be thrilled and filled with holiday cheer, your pets could get into trouble when suddenly surrounded by the sparkly and sweet-smelling decorations and treats. So this year, consider ways to make your holiday decorating scheme more pet-friendly. Here are some tips.
Pesky Plants – From trees to poinsettias, pay close attention to any plants you use indoors during the holidays. Your pets can get quite ill from eating seasonal plants such as poinsettias and mistletoe. Also, if you have a tree in your house, be sure to keep your pets out of the water in its base. Provide plenty of fresh drinking water for her elsewhere in the house and, if necessary, find a tree stand with a covered base.
Candle Fire Hazard – A curious cat or canine combined with candles can quickly create a hot situation. As much as possible, keep lit candles – and recently extinguished ones filled with hot wax – out of your pets’ reach. Consider electric or battery-operated bulbs to illuminate your home throughout the season.
Extra Edibles – Your pets’ first instinct when surrounded by new objects may be to try them out for taste. Remember, many holiday items pose a threat to your pets – from ribbons and ornament hooks to holiday goodies. Keep the lowest branches of a tree free of ornaments so there’s less risk of her batting and breaking them. Keep electrical cords for holiday lights out of reach. Keep an eye on ribbons, and keep holiday treats in sealed containers.
ID Me - Make sure your pet has a collar with current ID tags. If she escapes, this will make it easier for someone to return her to you.
In general, pay extra attention to your pets during the holiday season. Your love and a watchful eye are the best presents you can give them.
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