Big yellow lab and white cat together under a blanket in room decorated for Christmas

Pet Safety Tips for a Joyful and Safe Holiday Celebration

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The holiday season is nearly here, so it’s time to start thinking about ways to involve our furry friends in the festivities! While it’s tempting to dress up your pet in adorable holiday outfits or spoil them with new toys, it’s important to prioritize pet safety tips amidst all the excitement. Several potential hazards can threaten our pets’ well-being during this time of year. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of crucial pet safety tips to help you ensure your beloved companions have a safe and happy holiday season. With these guidelines, you can celebrate while keeping your pets out of harm’s way.

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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