They're coming...and they're coming sooner than you
think. Yep, the Holidays are right
around the corner and with them comes visitors and guests, turkey and trimmings
and lots of decorations.
That's why our friends at Petco are sharing some important
reminders on how you can keep your pets safe throughout the Holiday
season.
3 Important Reminders to Keep Pets Safe for the Holidays
Visitors, Guests & Gatherings: We all have family and friends stopping by or
staying over during the holidays. All
that commotion can cause some pets to become anxious, scared or grumpy so it is
best to provide a calm, private area for your pets to escape to just in case
things get overwhelming. Also, remind
your visitors and guests to close all doors to the outside to prevent your pets
getting out or running away.
Turkey and all the Trimmings: You, or your guests, may be tempted to sneak
a yummy morsel of table food to your pets but this could be harmful to their
health. Foods like grapes, raisins,
onions, chocolate, turkey bones and certain nuts can cause pets to become
seriously ill. Stick to giving your pets
special pet treats or pet food instead.
Decorations galore:
Though my friends Frankie & Ernie would tell you that snowmen (or as they call them - snow
freaks) are evil and dangerous, the real dangers lie with many other
decorations. Tinsel can block a pet's
intestines; tree lights and candles can be burning hazards; ornaments can cause
a pet to choke or get cut (if they fall off the tree and break); and electric
cords can cause serious injury. It is
best to keep decorations out of your pet's reach.
Do you have any other important reminders for holiday
safety?
Did you know that Petco is hosting a Preserve your Dog's Paw Print event today? Visit your local Petco
to make a clay imprint of your dog's paw for the holidays. Petco will provide all the supplies.
we are lucky cause we don't have visitors and don't do the whole Christmas thing so to us it is just another day :)
ReplyDeleteVery wise Oz! Safety first is always a good rule!
ReplyDeleteAiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee our EYES OUR EYES..... you have SNOW FREAKS there.
ReplyDeleteThe bestest advice WE have is STAY AWAY FROM THE SNOW FREAKS...
We have OUR cans of Merrik's Thanksgiving Dinner and Turduckin all set for the 27th.. No Scary Scraps fur US.
Hi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteGreat advise!
Have a fun weekend!
Y'all come on by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
A good post at the right time of year, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Oz FYI I'll be spending the holidays with you...so be sure to order some extra Vension Holiday Stew....OMCs...
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HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
You forgot to mention that if you own a dog like my sister Bailie, she needs to be locked up as you never know what she may get into.
ReplyDeleteWoofs for the safety reminders. We are big on NO Table Scraps rule. We just went to Petco and they did not have the paw print, very disappointed :-( Enjoy your weekend. Golden Woofs
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice Oz. Don't forget that too much turkey skin (with all that fat) can cause problems like pancreatitis too.
ReplyDeleteWhat great advice Oz!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Great advice Oz
ReplyDeleteMy first Christmas with the Peeps and I want to make sure they do it right !
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Great tips, Oz. I hope no one has to spend the howl-i-days at the ER and no one runs away. Our doors are always locked... and we only decorate with things what will not hurt me when I eat it :o)
ReplyDeleteGood advice, especially for new doggie owners Oz Luvs Freya Rose Blossom X
ReplyDeleteGreat advice. We always tell our company not to feed the dogs, but since I have one brother-in-law that just doesn't listen, I try to be sure most things around are pet safe. We usually have a room we'll put the dogs in for at least some of the time so they can just relax away from the commotion.
ReplyDeleteThis year we're trying to figure out how we can have a Christmas tree with Luke being such a kleptomaniac!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Wonderful advice Oz, as always ;)
ReplyDeleteCool thing they are doing at Petco! I may have to check that out!!
ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
Thanks for sharing, lots of good information here. I knew all of it already, but it's still a good reminder! Happy Holidays, Oz!
ReplyDeleteNoo I cud cownt on yoo for all da impawtant informayshuns Oz my pal....
ReplyDeleteVery good tips Oz! I knew a pup that ate tinsel once year. He had to see the v-e-t. I don't have any tinsel on my tree.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Pepper
Great advice and what a cool paw print idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Oz! The holidays certainly are coming up much faster than I like... I can never seem to get any shopping done early like I'm *supposed* to.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips Oz. I saw something to make paw print ornaments somewhere in my recent travels. I thought it was a great idea. Too bad I missed the Petco thing.
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