Many of the good things about Christmas that people look forward to; good food, drink, presents, wrapping, festive trees and ornaments, are a minefield for our pets. Think about if from their point of view: suddenly and unaccountably their house is full of interesting liquids, fatty food and treats, strange plants, shiny balls, silvered wire, wrapping paper and string. Best of all, the humans of the house seem to be very distracted and aren’t paying as much attention as normal for a couple of days.
So, if you have pets, here is a brief tour of what to look out for this Christmas in terms of food and drink:
And even these things require consideration when you have chewing puppies or inquisitive pets around:
It’s important you and your family and pets enjoy the festive season, just be mindful of the above pitfalls. Most can be either substituted (for example, non-toxic roses in your Wreath) or just kept out of reach. And remember too that while humans are safe from most of the list, this can change with over-indulgence!
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