Beauford plays under his owner’s Christmas Tree.
Keep your
o g dogsafe this holiday season
By Dani Messick
The holidays are a time for gift-giving, decorations, and the company of friends and family. Pet owners should be aware their annual traditions may not be appreciated by all members of their household. Dogs, in particular, may struggle with many of the changes during the season, nuanced as they may seem for their families. “Many things that you’d bring out for holidays, they haven’t seen before and it seems like a new toy,” said Carolyn Manley, owner of Dogtown Resort of Middlebury. “It’s not anything they were ever taught to ignore. Shutterstock.com Even Christmas stockings, which look beautiful to you, may look like a toy to a dog. Some dogs may pee on Christmas trees, holiday plants like Poinsettias are toxic when consumed and tinsel can cause intestinal distress. Holiday parties you look forward to every year can also be a source of great stress for your pup. 10 | Michiana House and Home | November 2021 |
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