Christmas is coming!

Hello everyone, its Squiggle here, it has been a while since I wrote my last blog and I felt it was time for another, especially as Christmas is approaching fast! So what better topic for me blog than a few notes about Christmas safety for pets.

 

 

All us dogs know the Christmas holidays are a time for all the family, with the house decorated, festive food and lots of excitement but it is also a time when there are added risks for us pets.    

Many foods eaten at this time of year are dangerous to your dog if eaten, these include chocolate, grapes, and raisins and these are just some of the foods you must not give to your dog. So watch out for all those mince pies, Christmas cake and Christmas pudding and make sure your pets cannot get hold of them.

Cooked bones are a risk to dogs and they might become lodged in a dog’s throat or perforate their intestine so make sure all are disposed of carefully Always keep an eye on your dog and seek veterinary attention if necessary.

With all the excitement of visitors ensure everyone is aware of the items they must not feed your dog and that they don’t leave doors open, to make sure your dog cannot access potentially  dangerous things or escape from the house.

Certain plants are poisonous, Poinsettias, Amaryllis and Mistletoe are popular at Christmas, so it is important these plants are kept out of reach, as they are poisonous if eaten.

Christmas tree decorations can cause a nasty accident or be fatal to your pet. Cats and young pets in particular may show a great interest in decorations hanging from your tree. Try to use unbreakable decorations and nothing too small. Avoid tinsel or ribbons as these are dangerous to the gastrointestinal tract if your pet swallows them. Never leave your pet unsupervised around Christmas decorations.

Make sure your tree is well anchored so your pet can’t pull it over & cover up electric cables so your pet can’t chew them and electrocute themselves.

Fallen Christmas tree needles can be sharp and so make sure you sweep up needles regularly so they don’t get stuck in your pet’s paws or throat.

Do not hang your chocolates from your Christmas tree, your pet will be tempted if they can smell them and chocolate is toxic to dogs. Also ensure no presents are left under the tree that may contain potentially harmful items.

All us pets love to be spoilt at Christmas and we hope to find Santapaws has visited with lots of lovely new presents and toys but supervise play with any new toys, in case parts break and are swallowed and only buy toys that are specifically designed for your pet's use and are from a reputable supplier.

Please think about your pet’s safety this Christmas so you can all enjoy the festive season.

I hope you all have a lovely Christmas, I  will be busy working up to the last minute helping the humans to ship parcels for our shop www.kind4k9.co.uk as some lucky dogs will be getting presents from us. I can’t wait to see what I will be getting …………………………………………….

 

Well that’s my last blog of 2012J

 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all

 from all of us at

 Kind4k9