Holiday Pet Safety Tips----5 Answers That Will Keep Pets Safe

The holidays are a wonderful time, but they can
be stressful and sometimes even dangerous for
pets. Here are answers to 5 questions that will
help you and your pet have a wonderful holiday
season.

How can I keep guests from sneaking food to my
pets? Be direct and ask them not to give any
human food. Explain that as tasty as it is for
humans it can cause severe problems for your
animal. If you feel that this request will have
not effect play it safe rather than sorry, and
put secure your pets away from the area where
guest will be.

Which foods are most harmful? Chocolate,
caffeine, alcohol, macadamia nuts, candy, sugar,
and foods with high salt content can all be
deadly. Consult with your veterinarian about
foods that are particularly hazardous for your
animal, and then be vigilant about leaving any
of these foods out even for a moment.

We learned this the hard way. Our Golden helped
himself to a whole cheese ball while we were
saying good night to my parents. We figured they
had decided to take the cheese ball back to their
house.. When we called to ask, they said they
didn't have it.

Then we discovered tell-tale nuts from the
outside of the cheese ball in the bottom of his
water dish. We were lucky that he didn't swipe
the chocolate rum balls instead. Remember, it
only takes a moment for tragedy to strike.

What kinds of plants can cause problems during
the holidays? Steer clear of poinsettias, holly,
lilies, and mistletoe. Pine needles have the
potential to puncture the intestines when
swallowed. So as much as these plants symbolize
the holidays for many of us, your pet's safety
should come first.

How should we handle all of the extra cords?
You can tape them down, run them behind
furniture, or put them under a rug. Running
wires through inexpensive plastic tubing that
can be bought from the hardware store is also a
great way to limit access to pets and young
children.

How can we keep the tree from falling over?
Build a platform on which the tree can be
placed. Make sure it is made of a material that
can be drilled easily. And light-weight is also
a good idea.. Use a tree holder that has flat
feet. Put a bolt over each foot of the tree
holder and screw it down on both sides of each
of the feet. This will keep the tree steady just
in in case Lassie pulls on it, Sassy jumps on it,
or Rio perches on a branch.. Anchoring from the
ceiling is also possible, but for those who are
mechanically challenged this may not be an
option.

Being vigilant about what kinds of products you
bring into your is the best way to keep your pets
safe. The holidays are stressful for people, and
for pets as well.

Making time to spend with you pet will make you
both happy.. And regardless of what you
celebrate, sharing the love is what it's really
all about.

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