December brings us holiday cheer, and nothing could ruin it more than having to take your furbaby on an emergency trip to the Pet Hospital. We hope knowing these tips can help keep your holiday season from becoming a nightmare for your pet and for you.
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Keep people food out of the reach of your pet, and ask your guests to do the same.
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Make sure your pet doesn’t have any access to treats, especially those containing chocolate, xylitol, grapes/raisins, onions or other toxic foods.
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Don’t leave your pet alone in the room with lit candles, a decorated tree or potpourri.
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Keep holiday plants (especially holly, mistletoe and lillies) out of reach of pets.
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Consider leaving the tinsel off your tree if you have a cat.
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Secure your Christmas tree to keep it from falling over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it. Hanging lemon-scented car air fresheners in the tree may deter your cat from climbing it.
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Provide a safe place for your pet to escape the excitement (such as a kennel, crate, perching place, scratching post shelf or hiding place) if you’re entertaining guests. If your pet is excitable or scared, consider putting your pet in another room with some toys and a comfortable bed.
Hope this helps, Happy Holidays
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