Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Create a Pet-Friendly Space During Gatherings

• Set up a quiet room or crate for pets during parties to avoid stress.
• Inform guests about your pet and ask them to close doors to prevent escapes.

Avoid Toxic Foods

• Keep pets away from harmful foods like chocolate, onions, grapes, alcohol, and xylitol.(zai-Luh-tall) **** Xylitol, which is an artificial sweetener especially toxic to dogs and found in a wide array of diet drinks and foods, including some peanut butters.
• Ensure trash is secure to prevent accidental ingestion.

Mind Holiday Decorations

• Position lights and tinsel out of reach to avoid choking or electrocution.
• Keep pets away from tree water and plants like mistletoe, poinsettias, and holly.

Supervise Candles and Firestarter Logs

• Never leave candles unattended, and avoid letting pets chew firestarter logs.

Holiday Travel Precautions

• Decide if your pet is better off at home under supervised care or traveling with you.
• Ensure your pet wears a collar with updated ID tags.

Keep Pets Busy Indoors

• Provide toys and activities to keep pets entertained, especially in cold weather.

Additional Resources

• Fireworks & Pet Safety
• Holiday Pet Hazards
• Pet Safety Guide