Tips on Keeping Your Pets Safe at Christmas
December 18th, 2009 | 
Author: Keeping Your Pets Safe This Christmas
This is a truly fun time of year for all of us, including our pets! A lot of the decorations can pose a serious threat to our pets. Here are a few things to think about:
* If possible, put your Christmas tree in a room that is off limits to your pets. This can save you a lot of redecorating and also your pet from harm’s way. A baby gate around the tree can help as well.
* Tinsel and any other sort of string that can be swallowed are potentially deadly, as they can become entangled up within the intestines and will require surgery.
* Electric lights should be unplugged when your pets aren’t supervised. They are tempting to chew on and can cause electric shock.
* Glass ornaments look like toys and shatter easily, causing you and your pets painful cuts.
* The tree could fall on top of your pets, not only scaring them, but possibly hurting them.
* Some Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, mistletoe, and amaryllis bulbs, are poisonous, yet tasty. Keep these out of your pet’s reach.
* Tell your guests not to feed your pet holiday foods, such as chocolate and fatty or sugary foods. Keep pet treats around for your guests to give them instead.
* Make sure your guests keep all doors to outdoors closed and that your pet is wearing the appropriate identification.
* Keep your emergency vet and pet poison control numbers handy.
* Enjoy your holiday!
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