When you pass the Christmas with dogs you have to pay attention to some basic rules to avoid spending the day before at the vet.
Eyes fixed on fir tree sparkling with a thousand lights, delicious dishes, kisses exchanged under the mistletoe… Here are some useful tips to protect all family members!
1. The Christmas tree
Give up the tree that stands out in the middle of the living room with its Christmas decoration? Absolutely no!
Having a Christmas tree despite the presence of a 4-legged friend is possible, if we follow some precautions.
For a safe Christmas with dogs pay attention to decorationswhich can be ingested by your dog (or cat) and cause intestinal obstruction.
Avoid breakable items which may break and do without Angel hair, fake snow and other toxic products.
2. Foods to avoid
How can you resist a dog asking for some turkey or a cat begging you for a piece of salmon?
The foods to avoid are often unsuspectedalthough you can of course allow some small pleasures of the table to your pet, but remain reasonable.
Don’t leave your dishes ready within reach of your dogwho certainly won’t hesitate to finish them in one bite!
Also, pay special attention to very salty foods. In large doses, salt can be dangerous for your dog.
Also pay attention to turkey and to the small bones, but also to the brown and chestnuts whose tannins can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Chocolate is certainly very present on the table during the holidays. But remember that it can be very dangerous for dogs and cats, who cannot assimilate it perfectly theobromine which contains. This substance, if ingested in too large quantities, can lead to severe intoxications and, in the worst case, at the death.
3. Toxic plants
Mistletoe, holly, tasso, poinsettia: the plants that decorate homes during the Christmas season are unfortunately harmful for our 4-legged friends.
Therefore be very vigilant if you spend Christmas with dogs. If your four-legged friend has the bad idea to nibble or ingest these plants, he could get sick.
The reactions are different, depending on the plants, but whatever they are, therefore it is advisable go to the vet as soon as possible if your pet has been poisoned and has the following symptoms:
- He retched;
- Diarrhea;
- skin rashes;
- Loss of balance.
Sure, end-of-year celebrations aren’t without dangers for our canine and feline companions, but don’t panic – if you follow these tips, you’ll have a wonderful Christmas with your pet! Merry Christmas to all!