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HAVE A SAFE CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR PETS

CHRISTMAS IS SUCH A GREAT TIME TO SPEND WITH FAMILY, INCLUDING THE PETS. WHEN PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS WE ARE MOSTLY THINKING ABOUT THE TREE, THE PRESENTS AND THE LUNCH, THE FAMILY PET’S ARE GENERALLY NOT TOP OF MIND.

When thinking about the family pet there are more things to consider than what treats they may get, there are a few other things to think about that might just save you from a few not so great Christmas surprises. »

THE CHRISTMAS TREE, OH HOW WE LOVE THOSE DECORATIONS. CHANCES ARE SO WILL YOUR CAT, DOG OR BIRD. YOR PET COULD SEE THE CHRISTMAS TREE AS NEW TOY, BALLS, TINSEL, SMELLS ETC. IMAGINE PUTTING A FEW HOURS OF WORK GETTING THE TREE JUST RIGHT AND WAKING UP TO SEE THE TREE IN DISARRAY, OR ON THE FLOOR. TIP 1 Don’t set up your tree in an area your pet likes to sit, sleep, look out the window. TIP 2 Do get yourself a barrier of some sort to protect the tree. TIP 3 Cover the tree at night with a sheet so the pets avoid temptation.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, THEY LOOK GREAT TO US BUT CAN BE CONFUSING AND SCARY FOR PETS. IF YOU NOTICE YOUR PET VANISHES WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON YOU CAN TRY TO: TIP 1 Only use flickering lights outside the house TIP 2 Ensure your pet does have a safe place where they can go and feel secure if they are overwhelmed by lights. TIP 3 Don’t have lights where your pet can get to them, they can chew the cords or play with them until they break, or worse.

CANDLES TIP Plenty of Christmas decorations use candles to light them up, pets are curious and if the candles are out they could accidentally knock them over when checking them out. Keep them in a safe place. GIFTS TIP All new toys and gadgets are just another chew toy so keep an eye on the toys, put them on the table not rolling around on the floor or your new toy or gift could be damaged. FOOD TIP You would be aware your pet can’t handle too much human food, and no sweets at all. While you may be being careful make sure your guests know the rules. Guests often give in to begging pets, especially at Christmas when they want to share the love, but too much will simply make the pets sick, and often not just for one day, it can be numerous days and depending on what they have eaten, even potentially dangerous for their health.

SAME WITH PRESENTS TIP If you are like me and wrap presents early and place them under the tree early just make sure they are safe, pets like nothing more than ripping into paper, especially young pets. Never put foods like chocolates under the tree as you pet will smell them and possibly try to eat them.

FINALLY TIP As your guests arrive and perhaps have a few drinks, possibly get loader and excited, make sure your pet can get away to a place where no one can disturb them, where they feel safe.