Christmas Pet Dangers

Christmas Dangers

With an animal in the house you need to take extra steps to make sure they are safe.

• Kitties like to climb so you need to be sure the tree is secure enough or the cat is not left unattended with the Christmas tree.
• Make sure the Christmas lights are out of reach. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens like to chew on things so make sure they can't get to the lights hung from the tree.
• Christmas tensile, hang it high enough the pet can't ingest it. Lots of things are shiny and bright this time of year. The packages are decorated to catch the eye of the beholder, just make sure the beholder isn't your precious pet.

Keep the pet's water supply clean and fresh daily. We don't want the little guys drinking from the tree stand. Watch those holiday plants. Several plants are poisonous to pets the poinsettia is no exception. Should you believe your pet has eaten something that may be poisonous to him you may call the poison control hotline for immediate suggestions on how to treat your pet. This service is available to you for both your pets and your children.

Other Sites of Interest:

• Ask Susan Peters (click here)

This site will link you to all of the articles written by Susan Peters.

• Pet Care Information (click here)

Great articles on pet safety, grooming advice, nail care, and just about anything you might need to know.