A Merry and safe Christmas for our pets

Christmas is a time full of happiness and celebrations, and it brings multiple stimuli that alter the routine of our pets and may have a negative impact on their health and well-being.

There are several main points (Christmas ornaments, heavy meals and so on) we need to consider to make sure our pets have safe and happy days too.

ORNAMENTS

• Choose safe ornaments for your pets and avoid small ones that can be ingested.
• If your pet is curious and loves exploring everything, secure the Christmas tree to prevent it from falling down.
• Cover the cables to avoid bites and accidents.
• Important! Bear in mind that poinsettia, which is a common ornament, may be toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. You can read more about this and other hazardous plants in our previous article.

TRIPS, VISITS AND CHANGING HOME

• Are you traveling with your pet? Make sure you organize the trip in advance and prepare a bag with your pets’ needs in order to ensure their comfort and safety during the trip. In this article you can find 6 tips to travel safely with your dog.
• Is anybody visiting you during these days? Create a quiet area for your pets during visits in order to allow them to go there when feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
• Are you returning home in Christmas? If you are like nougat and your pet always goes with you, try to ease the adaptation to a new home by allowing them to gradually explore and explaining your hosts how do they should behave. If possible, maintain any of your routines, as this generates stability to our furry friends.

FIRECRACKERS AND FIREWORKS

• During these days, it is quite common to include firecrackers and fireworks in the celebrations, which really negatively affect our pets and cause them stress and fear, as they are not familiar and are extremely sensitive to noise.
• Here we told you why dogs fear firecrackers and how we can help them deal with this situation.

HEALTHY FOOD

• Food poisoning is on the rise these days. Avoid giving your pets harmful foods, such as chicken bones, chocolate and grapes, or leftovers of heavy meals. Here you have a list of foods your cat must not try.
• And if you are looking for special and healthy recipes, have a look at our recommendations: homemade tuna and pumpkin snacks for cats and nutritious vegetable and meatloaf for dogs.

By following these tips, you can make sure that your pet also enjoys a safe and funny vacation.

Merry Christmas to you and your pets!