Protect Your Party Animals
Holidays are a time for sharing with those we care about. This includes our cats and dogs but be aware of holiday dangers for pets. Hours of worry and expense at your vet’s office would chill your festivities.
Make a List and Check it Twice
Decorations
Open candle flames are a great danger for pets and humans.
An indoor evergreen tree has been a symbol of life reborn for centuries but it can be deadly for your pets. Tidy up fresh pine needles that could tear throats and intestines. Cover tree stand water that often contains deadly chemicals. An “it will be fine” tree can fall causing injury. Secure trees and hang medium sized bells on lower branches to jingle if the tree is being climbed.
Cords and bright lights are tempting as chew toys. Secure all cords.
Angel hair, tinsel, snow flock, spray snow, tinsel, glass ornaments and hooks are sparkling potential agony. Consider a “green tree” with natural decorations.
Beautiful traditional flowers and plants are a joy of the season but many pets cannot resist eating them. Some cause illness and some are deadly so use caution with poinsettias, amarillis, ivy, mistletoe, lilies and holly. Consider pet safety when you order plants for others.
Ribbons are for gifts not to decorate pets. Secure strings and ribbons on gifts under the tree.
People
Guests are well meaning but may not be pet smart. They leave doors open and carry deadly items like breath mints, medicines and drugs in their pockets and purses. Close the door on purses and coats in a separate room. When new gifts arrive check the wrappings and ornaments for pet dangers. An ID collar for your pet is even more vital during holidays.
When guest children are playing in the yard put your dog in another area. If a child causes a negative incident, the dog will be blamed with possibly tragic results.
Excitement can be too much (for us all). Give your pet a time-out in a quiet room with water and a favorite toy.
When guests are leaving, walk out with them and thump the hood of each car. Outdoor cats love the heat of a warm engine.
Set a timer to remind you that your dog is outside in the cold. Fun and visiting can make us lose track of time.
Foods
Be careful when selecting candies to be set out. Some ingredients can be poisonous to dogs.
We want our pets to be involved in the fun but feeding by guests can cause health problems.
Alcohol, chocolate, macadamia nuts, bones and fats are all upsetting /fatal for pets.
Tell guests that the pets have their own special holiday treats.
Call Trust Pet Cuisine (for residents of Ontario Canada) and our Chef will cook and deliver a Holiday dinner for your cat or dog that has all the seasonal treats adapted to be healthy for animal companions. Holiday meals for as little as $5.00. A great gift for the pet who has everything!
About Trust Pet Cuisine
Located in Toronto, Canada Trust Pet Cuisine offers affordable, fresh pet meals cooked by an international Chef. We buy the best human grade meats, fruits and vegetables from local farmers and retailers that Chef has worked with for years. The meals are conveniently delivered to your home.
For further information
Visit www.trustpetcuisine.com