Seven Tips to help you and your pets Safely Enjoy the Holidays
Shopping, parties, out-of-town guests or trips to visit relatives are frequent during the busy holiday season. While all of these holiday
festivities are fun for humans, the drastic change in routine can cause stress to pets. Do Your Best to keep your pets on their Regular
schedule. If you plan to be out late or take a trip, be sure to Book Your Pet Sitter Early to care for your pets while you are away and
ensure they can enjoy the holidays in the comfort of their own home.
Don't be a Turkey on "Turkey Day"
Eating healthy is hard enough for humans during the holiday season, but keep in mind that rich holiday foods can cause problems for pets too.
Non-pet owning guests may give in when your cute pooch begs for table scraps so be sure to remind them it's a no-no!
Holiday treats, such as rich, fatty scraps, bones from pork and poultry, alcoholic beverages, chocolate and other sweets and candies can be
harmful or toxic to pets. These foods have been linked to pancreatitis in pets. Signs and symptoms of an inflamed pancreas include vomiting
and abdominal pain, severe pancreatitis requires emergency medical care and treatment.
Decorations can be dangerous
Tinsel entices canines and felines alike. Glass ornaments look like shiny fetch balls. Ornaments and
hooks, twinkling lights, electrical wiring - they all pose significant danger to pets by ingestion or contact.
When no one's around to supervise, unplug lights and any electrical decorations a pet has access to.
Cover or tack down electrical cords.
Common Holiday pet poisons include plants
Holiday plants that are poisonous to pets include the berries of the mistletoe, holly, hibiscus,
Christmas roses and the poinsettia. Keep these out of your pet's reach.
Sugar Free doesn't guarantee a happy ending
Xylitol, a sugar substitute, causes a pet's blood sugar to drop quickly. This poisoning can
be treated, but causes liver failure if not treated properly and could cause death. Contact a vet or poison control immediately!
Macadamia nuts aren't all they're cracked up to be
Dogs experience severe weakness in their back legs, appearing paralyzed, after ingesting
macadamia nuts. Dogs usually recover from this condition within three days.
Pets and bread dough don't mix well
When bread dough is ingested it continues to rise, causing an intestinal blockage and a very unhappy pet.
O Christmas Tree
Below it, In it, On top of it, Around it. You name it and the Christmas Tree poses the possibility of harm to your pets.
Pine tree water can be poisonous, so it’s best to use an enclosed tree stand. If that’s not possible, be sure to cover open tree stand bases.
The tree should be secure to the wall with strong wire or twine because a toppling tree can cause serious injuries to dogs and cats.
Following these helpful hints will help keep pets out of danger, while still enjoying the food, fun and festivities that accompany the holidays.
Keep Them Safe!
Feathers to Fur Pet Care LLC
Animal Poison Control 1-888-426-4435