The holiday season is a hectic time for everyone. Keep in mind the following tips to help your furry family members stay happy and healthy during the festivities this fall and winter.
During the holiday season, keep your pets in a quiet, relaxing environment to avoid unneeded stress and any attempts to escape outside when guests arrive.
- Never feed any chocolate to your pet since it can act as a poison if ingested.
- Keep your pets inside, especially when the temperature falls below 40oF.
- Avoid feeding your pet any table scraps, and caution guests from giving your pet any “special treats.”
- Thoroughly wipe off your pet’s paws after he comes inside from snow, sleet or ice. If not, your furry fri/files/storyimages/may ingest salt, antifreeze or other chemicals when licking his paws. Also, your pet’s paw pads may bleed from encrusted snow or ice.
- Keep holiday decorations, such as tinsel and Christmas lights, out of reach for your pets, as they can be dangerous if chewed or swallowed.
Be sure your pet gets plenty of love and attention!
