Christmas tree and dogs they don’t always make a winning combination: between balls, decorations and flashing lights, it’s no wonder that our four-legged friend (Fido or Micio) is particularly attracted to them.
However, it must be said that, as funny as it is to see him playing with the fir tree, this habit can be dangerous. That’s why today, we’re giving you some tips for a safe Christmas for Fido (and for the tree!).
How to protect the Christmas tree from the dog and vice versa?
Who says Christmas tree and dogs says dangers. But what are they? First of all, as we well know, the dog marks its territory and could mistake the decoration for…a bath!
To overcome this problem, commercially available (specifically studied) repellent sprays can be used.
The lucimoreover, they can, if well nibbled, be a risk to Fido’s health. For this reason, think about passing them through a protective tube. It is also important that the tree is stable to prevent Fido, playing with it, from dropping it and injuring himself.
Finally, too glass balls and glass or ceramic decorations can be dangerous for the dog. Think about buying unbreakable material and check that the paints used to paint it are not toxic.
Little tip: think about decorating the highest branches of the tree and leaving the lowest ones bare, so that Fido cannot reach the decorations.
And the gifts?
If for you the tree should be accompanied with gifts and presents all around, for your dog it will be just amore opportunity to nibble on something!
We therefore suggest that you consecrate a high corner of the house to gifts. Maybe arranged in a nice Christmas basket, on top of a piece of furniture that Fido can’t reach.
Caution: other decorations can also be dangerous. Some plants typical of the Christmas period, such as the poinsettia, for example, can be poisonous to dogs.
How do I keep the dog away from the Christmas tree?
If Christmas tree and dogs are hard to manage together, it’s possible decorate home so you can enjoy the holidays with peace of mind.
And small treeplaced on a piece of furniture or a shelf, away from Fido’s tusks is a first alternative.
For the more creative (and eccentric) it is possible toupside down tree, gluing the base to the ceiling and decorating it on the contrary. Finally, your artistic vein can be best expressed by drawing a paper model of the tree and gluing it to the wall.
In short, there is no shortage of solutions to enjoy a trouble-free Christmas with your faithful four-legged friend. All you need is imagination (and patience): we do all of this for the sake of our Fidoit can only be pleasant.