Tips for a Happy and Healthy Holiday

Jennifer Whiting — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 03:38:18 +0000

No one in their right mind wants to spend Christmas or other holidays at the vet’s office. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe and happy during the holidays. First, try to adhere to your pet’s regular routine as much as possible. The holidays can be stressful with people coming and going. If you try to keep some normalcy to your pet’s daily activities, this alone, can relieve some stress. If you have a nervous animal, it may be best to keep him alone in a quiet room with food and water, instead of in the mix of all the activities. Also, try not to let your pet indulge in the same holiday goodies as yourself. Foods that contain chocolate, dried fruits, peanuts, and alcohol may be readily available, but often toxic to pets. Also, some decorations are also harmful to pets. Things like lillies and poinsettias can be toxic. Ornamental bulbs and turkey bones can be a choking hazard. Supervise pets with their Christmas presents. Just because a toy is sold for a pet to play with, does not mean it is safe to chew or swallow! For the most part, have fun with your pet during the holidays. Make the most of your time off and all will surely benefit.

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