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.
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