Despite the fun and frivolity that this time of year brings, pet parents are being urged to consider hidden dangers around their home
With the countdown to Christmas now on, many UK households will already be getting into the festive spirit.
1. Parties If you’re hosting a party - or planning to take your dog to one - chances are there will be lots of people there, so make sure you spend some quiet time with them. So that your pets can join in the festive fun, give them gifts to unwrap whilst you’re opening yours, or have treats or a favourite toy nearby to distract them and hold their attention.A dog might take an interest in a new toy long after a child has become bored. Small parts can be swallowed, causing intestinal blockages and larger toys may be chewed up and lead to the same problem, as well as mouth lacerations.
It’s a good idea to limiting access to rooms containing a tree when unsupervised but also look out for broken baubles which can cut mouths and paws if knocked off the tree and remember that tinsel can also cause dangerous stomach blockages if eaten. As little as one tablespoon can be fatal for a cat, so keep yours in a place where they can’t be knocked easily and, if a spillage occurs, send your pet out of the room whilst you clean it up.Alcohol can cause severe liver and brain damage in animals - as little as a tablespoon can lead to problems for your cat or dog.
So, don’t feed scraps with cooked bones in, and keep them out of reach - throwing them away quickly and ensuring bin bags aren’t ripped open and scavenged.Chocolate is dangerous for cats and dogs – the darker it is, the more dangerous - so avoid putting chocolate decorations on the tree and keep the lids on the sweet stuff. Cocoa contains the toxic chemical theobromine, which can cause seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities.
7. Loud noises With lots of new and exciting things around the house, Christmas can be both an exciting and confusing time for our pets, and the shyer ones can become quite distressed and anxious by loud noises.
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