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VICTORIA NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE - Wednesday December 12, 2012
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Christmas Pet Ideas Keep your Christmas pet-friendly trouble.Make sure the tree is well-secured. Try to place decorations above paw height and use string to hang the bulbs instead of hooks, which are easily dislodged. If possible, use nonbreakable ornaments. Avoid using tinsel or angel hair. Cats and dogs will ingest both, which can cause intestinal problems. Cords for lights should be made inaccessible to pets, especially from chewing puppies and exploring kittens. Remember as well that the chemicals added to the water reservoir of your Christmas tree to keep your tree living longer are toxic to animals, so keep the reservoir covered.
While the holidays are one of the most anticipated times of year for many families, it’s important to remember all members of the household – including pets. With the tree and decorations, food and gifts, not to mention the extra guests and excitement the holidays bring, it can be a stressful time for animals, and not everything we enjoy is good for your four-legged friend.
Here are a few guidelines from the local SPCA: Inside your home • Avoid giving bones to your dogs or cats, particularly turkey bones. Poultry bones easily splinter and can cause serious injury, while bone fragments can cause intestinal blockages or lacerations. • Chocolate and other sweets should not be given to animals. Chocolate contains theobromine, a chemical that can be deadly to cats and dogs, though not harmful to humans. The best thing for your pets over the holidays is to keep them on their regular diet. Look for special animal treats instead of giving your animals cookies or sweets meant for people.
• Many popular holiday plants are poisonous to animals, including mistletoe, holly, ornamental pepper and Christmas rose. Remember to keep these plants out of reach of pets, especially birds. • Avoid purchasing pet toys with small or soft pieces that can be chewed and swallowed. Nylon bones tend to splinter less than plastic ones. Be sure to inspect pet toys regularly and discard deteriorating ones. The tree The combination of a Christmas tree and pets can be a recipe for
Outside with your pet • Many animals like the taste of antifreeze however it can be fatal even in the smallest amounts. • The salt used to melt snow can irritate the pads of a pet’s feet – wipe their feet before they lick their paws. • Cats and wildlife gravitate to warm engines during cold winters. Be sure to bang your hood to avoid injuring an animal in your engine.
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