The festive season brings lots of joy and festive cheer, but it also brings with it some unexpected dangers for our beloved pets. From tempting treats to glittery decorations, some things can be dangerous for dogs and cats. In this article, you'll find out what to look out for to ensure a pet-safe and relaxed festive season.
Remaining bones
It's hard to resist your fur baby's begging. But no matter how pleading those eyes look, never give in and don't feed it scraps of food, especially bones. These can cause diarrhea, vomiting and promote dangerous pancreatitis. Bones can also splinter and cause serious damage to your pet's body.
Sugar-free baked goods
They may look tempting, but many holiday treats contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is dangerous for pets. It can dangerously lower your pet's blood pressure.
Chocolate
Delicious for us, poisonous for pets. Chocolate can cause cramps, diarrhea and tremors in your pet. In the worst case, it can be life-threatening, so it should always be kept out of reach of your four-legged friend.
Christmas tree
Yes, unfortunately the Christmas tree is also one of the dangers. The needles can injure paws or, if swallowed, damage the gastrointestinal tract. Consider using a paper or plastic tree instead.
Electric cable
Keep electrical cables away from your pet. They could get caught in them or gnaw them, which can lead to electric shocks or even fires. Offer safe chews instead.
Alcohol
An absolute taboo for pets. Alcoholic drinks can affect your pet's nervous system and should therefore be kept away, as should eggnog, coffee, tea and soft drinks.
Plan a pet-safe party
If your pet is easily stressed through new people at homemake sure it has a safe place - perhaps in a box or a quiet room away from the hustle and bustle of the house guests.
Give your pet their own retreat, complete with fresh water, a small amount of dog food (in case they get hungry), a cozy place to snuggle and dog diapers to give them the freedom to do their business at any time. This saves him the stress and inconvenience of having to do his business outside.
Dog diapers can also save you the hassle of cleaning up! For extra protection against leaks, consider placing pee pads under your fur baby's crate or bed.
Make sure that all dangerous objects and substances that your pet could potentially swallow are out of its reach, securely closed or stored in sealable plastic bags.
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