You & Your
Pet
KEEPING YOUR PET SAFE AT CHRISTMAS Cosy nights, glistening lights and tables filled with lots of
animal as this might frighten them. Avoid putting decorations
colourful tasty foods. Christmas is the time of the year when
on their cages as they can nibble through them which could
most of us let ourselves go and indulge in our favourite foods
result in medical issues.
and drinks. Unfortunately, this is also a time when our furry friends may experience anxiety, along with troubled tummies
If you are having a party, remember a lot of animals, in
from our delicious delights.
particular smaller animals, are very sensitive to loud noises, so move them to a quiet part of the house.
Being a pet at Christmas can be tough without the support of its owner. This is a busy time of the year for families, with
Outdoor pets may want extra bedding and fresh clean
celebrations in full force it’s easy to forget the food and drink
water, this needs to be checked twice a day due to freezing
flowing may accidentally find its way into our pets mouths.
conditions.
Below is a list of some of the more toxic foods that have been
Things To Remember
known to harm our animals this time of the year:
If your pet is prone to getting sick during these busy periods
J Chocolate J Mince Pies J Christmas Pudding J Onion Gravy J Alcohol J Bones from meats
or on medication, it would be worthwhile stocking up on medication ahead of the holidays so you don’t run short and are unable to get what you might need. Having your local vets numbers on hand, or the number of a vet in the place you are visiting, would be a great idea and reduce any stress should you run into any issues. Planning for
Cats & Dogs
your pet is incredibly important and can reduce the risks of
There are many ways in which you can help your pet get
them suffering from stress and you panicking as a pet parent.
through the festive period without any stress. Cats and dogs like routine, as there may be more people in and out of the
As always if you require any more information or advice on
home, trying to keep their routine the same can really help.
how to keep your pets safe during this year’s festivities then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via our social
Try not to change their food, exercise and bedtimes, keeping
media accounts, or pop in to one of our stores and the team will
things consistent will help them to feel more secure.
be more than happy to help.
If you have a busy house, don’t force your cat or dog into a
From everyone hear at petplace we wish you and your furry
meeting situation because they may not be ready. Let them
family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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figure this out on their own terms. It is also important to create an area that they can retreat to for some downtime away from the hustle and bustle. If you leave their favourite toys in this area to remind them of positive experiences. If you are visiting other households with your pet it might be a good idea to take a favourite toy or blanket with a familiar smell to make them feel secure. The toy is a great way to distract and keep them entertained. Smaller Animals For smaller animals, for example, hamsters, put them in a place
Ashlee is the Social Media and Marketing Assistant at petplace. Animal obsessed, she has a fondness for all living things and the environment using her creativity to build awareness. If you follow petplace on social media you will no doubt have interacted with Ashlee, she loves engaging with their customers and, most importantly, seeing all your wonderful pets.
where they won’t be disturbed, especially if a visitor has an
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