{"id":41,"date":"2015-12-14T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2017-06-16T15:11:18","modified_gmt":"2017-06-16T15:11:18","slug":"holiday-pet-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happypetsinfo.com\/blog\/holiday-pet-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Pet Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Keeping Your Pets Safe During The Holidays<\/h1>\n

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The holiday season is a special time of year, bringing families and friends together for happy times of sharing fun and creating memories. As our pets are also a part of our families, here are some tips to keep them safe and healthy during the holiday season.<\/p>\n

Christmas Tree Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Place your tree in a corner, and if possible, secure it to the wall or something sturdy so that it cannot be knocked over. If there is a way to prevent your dog or cat from jumping on or in the tree, use whatever plan works best for everyone\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

For live trees, clean up pine needles regularly, as they can be toxic and can puncture a puppy or kitten\u2019s intestines if ingested.<\/p>\n

Hang tinsel, ribbons, and garland out of your pet\u2019s reach. Cats are especially intrigued by these decorations, and if ingested these trimmings could cause intestinal blockage.\u00a0 The same is true of edible ornaments such as cranberry or popcorn strings.<\/p>\n

Do not let pets drink water from the tree water, as it could harbor bacteria or contain chemicals from the tree trunk.<\/p>\n

Be careful of extension cords for tree lights, as these sometimes look like chew toys to pets. Either tape them to the wall or cover them, and be sure to unplug them when you are away from home.<\/p>\n