Golden retriever wearing a Santa hat with a white living room and Christmas tree in the background

Warm Wishes and Safe Celebrations: Holiday Pet Safety Tips

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During the holidays, joy and cheer are in full swing, so it’s only natural to want to include our furry friends in the festivities. However, as pet owners, we need to be mindful of the potential dangers that come with the celebrations. It’s important to prioritize pet safety tips and take the necessary precautions to keep them safe and happy. From toxic foods to hazardous decorations, many risks threaten our pets’ safety during this time of year. To help you, we’ve compiled some crucial pet safety tips to ensure your precious companions enjoy the holiday season just as much as you do. 

An orange cat plays with red tinsel and string lights. Always keep pet safety tips in mind when letting your animals play near these items.
Make sure your pets have limited access to things like tinsel and confetti.

Pet Safety Tips to Know This Holiday Season

  • Clean up the fallen Christmas tree needles regularly, as they can be very sharp and easily get stuck in your pet’s paws, fur, or throat.
  • Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. Change the tree water regularly, as stagnant water is a breeding ground for bacteria, and your pet could experience nausea or diarrhea should they drink it.
  • Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants made from silk or plastic, or choose a pet-safe bouquet, as mistletoe, lilies, poinsettias, and hibiscus can be poisonous to pets.
  • Protect electric cords and tree lights so your pets can’t chew them. 
  • Use appropriate candle holders placed on a stable surface. Don’t leave lit candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock burning candles over.
  • Avoid using tinsel. If an animal swallows tinsel, it can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting, and dehydration. Surgery might be required to remove it.
  •  Remove any wrapping paper off the floor to avoid your pet chewing it or getting suffocated by it.
  • Place unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them. If ingested, your pet could become ill and may even go into a coma, possibly resulting in death from respiratory failure. 
  • If you have guests over, give your pet their own quiet space to escape, with fresh water and a place to snuggle. Shy pups and cats might want to hide under furniture, in their carrier, or in a separate room away from the commotion.
  • Finally, remember that pets are for life, so never give pets as surprise gifts. If someone is considering getting a new pet, give the new prospective owner a variety of dog toys, food, or books on dog care.
A brown and white dog and cat sit together in front of a Christmas tree, under a red plaid blanket.
Pet safety during the holidays is crucial.

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Last edited on 1st of December 2023

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