Holiday Dangers

Holidays bring lots of fun and joy, but they can also bring potential safety problems for your pets. For instance, holiday celebrations can involve champagne or other alcoholic beverages, which should always be kept away from pets. Check our list of harmful foods to help make sure your pet doesn’t ingest anything toxic during the holidays.

In addition, these times of year can be noisy and hectic with lots of extra people around. Be careful that your pet doesn’t scoot out the door when you’re letting guests in or out. In addition, you may want to set up a warm and quiet space with food, water, and a favorite blanket where your pet can retreat and relax alone.

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Christmas

Holiday trees brighten up the holidays, but as you can see from this list, they can pose many dangers for your pet. So what should you do? Start by making sure your tree is stable and can’t get knocked over onto your pet. Secure wires and light strands, so your pet can’t trip over or get caught in them. Don’t let your cat or dog play with ornaments, which can break and cause injuries. Also, keep your pet from drinking tree water because it can contain harmful bacteria or fertilizing chemicals.

New Year’s

Balloons make great decorations, but don’t make good toys for pets. Pets can get hurt or scared if they pop, and possibly choke on or swallow the fragments. Balloon ribbons can also be a problem, particularly for cats who tend to enjoy chasing and chewing on them. Ingesting ribbon can cause vomiting or intestinal blockages.