HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR PETS

Festive decorations and yummy food add color and an atmosphere of cheer to your home during the holiday season. It is natural to include your four-legged friend in holiday festivities, but be careful to safeguard them against potential dangers of common holiday decorations and treats.

A Christmas tree is often the focus of holiday decorations but can be dangerous to your pets. A tree should be securely anchored so it cannot be toppled by a curious dog investigating the ornaments. A treeclimbing cat can take a one down even faster.Fragile breakable ornaments should be kept high.

Many Christmas dinner tables feature a turkey or ham with all the trimmings. It is tempting to share some of the goodies with your family pet. Make sure you offer a tasty delight and not a tummy ache. Some holiday favorites can cause severe gastrointestinal upset and perhaps an emergency trip to the vet.

Pets of any age may see the cords on tree lights as tempting chew toys, but they are especially attractive to young cats and dogs. Gnawing on wires puts your pet at risk of severe burns or even electrocution. A barrier of aluminum foil, double-sided tape or bubble wrap can be a deterrent, but using a commercial product designed to wrap cords is much better.

Poinsettias, holly, mistletoe,amaryllis, and lilies are commonly used to brighten the home.

All are toxic to pets.

Lilies are the most dangerous as a few bites can cause kidney failure in cats. Others are less toxic but can cause vomiting and diarrhea and should be kept out of reach.

Sharing ham or other pork dishes is not recommended. Most commercial foods do not use pork as an ingredient in their products because it is too fatty and salty and according to experts at the American Kennel Club (AKC) there is a slight risk of your dog being infected with the round worm trichinosis.

Green bean casserole is a standby for many family dinners but is off limits for your dog.

The dairy in the sauce can cause diarrhea, and onions can be toxic. Plain green beans are very healthy and are a tasty treat that most dogs love. Similarly, baked sweet potatoes are fine, but candied sweet potatoes or yams are loaded with undesirable sugar and spices.

We love to share cheerful decorations and delicious holiday food with friends. Regrettably, they can pose a danger to our pets. Our lovely decorations can cause cuts, electrical shock or other injuries to much-loved pals. Sharing holiday delectable goodies can lead to gastrointestinal distress for a four-legged friend. Offer holiday treats in small portions. Keep your pet on his regular diet but reduce the amount to balance the calories in the holiday goodies.

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