november | december 2012
pasadena humane society & spca
Holiday Guide 2012 As we gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season, consider the following tips to ensure that you and your pet have a happy—and healthy— enjoyable holiday season and a wonderful new year. Make your pet’s holiday extra yummy by giving them specialty pet treats in moderation. Keep in mind, any change in diet may cause indigestion! Bones, especially turkey, can splinter in or obstruct your pet’s digestive system. Candy and sugar may also give your pet intestinal problems. Depending on the dose ingested, chocolate can be extremely dangerous to both cats and dogs.
the busy holidays. The Pet Store carries a vast selection of special treats and toys for your pets!
If your pet is used to eating leftovers, feed them without rich holiday sauces or spices. Most fresh vegetables are an appropriate alternative. Older animals tend to have more delicate digestive systems and specific nutritional requirements too. Always seek immediate veterinary attention if your pet has any unusual reaction to a new food. PHS suggests that you consider giving new toys or special extra attention as a treat during
Crowds and holiday festivities may frighten some animals. If your pet does not like loud noise and large groups of (continued on back page)
compassion and care for all animals