Get ready for a fabulous festive season!
Best
Christmas
ever! In the second part of our mini series series, we look at how you and your dog can make this festive season the th best yet.
P
eople often say that Christmas is for children, but we think that if you are sharing the day with your favourite dog it can still be the most magical time of the year! Follow our festive tips to help ensure your dog stays safe and happy throughout the 12 days of Christmas.
Keep Santa’s sherry and mince pies behind closed doors!
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FESTIVE TIP Tidy away any small items that fall out of crackers — plastic rings, spinning tops, or hair clips can all be chewed by your dog, causing potentially dangerous gastric problems.
quite so perfect on Christmas morning if your dog decides to help himself to what’s on offer. Keep presents safely out of harm’s way, particularly any that may contain chocolates or alcohol.
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS…
TOXIC TIPPLES
Christmas Eve is always a very magical time, but make sure you close the door before going to bed to ensure your dog doesn’t gobble up any mince pies or sherry that might have been left out for Santa! Perfectly wrapped presents, complete with bows and festive name tags, may not look
Alcohol is not good for dogs and can make them ill. Some dogs cannot resist temptation, but nobody wants to be clearing up after a stomach upset on Christmas Day, so keep your eye on any half-full glasses that are within licking distance of your dog!
Your Dog December 2019
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