Keeping Pets Safe for the Holidays

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How to Keep Your Dog Safe During the Holidays
- By Your Friends at Bil-Jac Dog Food


The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends. As we get caught up in the hustle and bustle, decorating, and parties, it’s important to be sure we are keeping our pets safe through it all. Here are ten tips to consider to help keep your best friend safe during this special time of year:
1.   Human Food is For Humans: If you don’t normally feed your dog table scraps, don’t start now. Many of the foods we eat around the holidays are high in fat, salt and sugar and can upset your dog’s stomach. Always keep your dog away from the following foods:
    Chocolate – Theobromine, a component of chocolate, is toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhea and in some cases, death.
    Onions – Too much onion, no matter what kind, can cause anemia in dogs.
    Grapes & Raisins – Too many grapes or raisins may negatively affect your dogs' kidneys.
    Cooked Bones – Turkey and ham bones may be sharp and could pose a choking hazard to your best friend.
2.   Light the Tree with Caution: Keep electrical cords tucked away and ornaments out of paw’s reach. If your pup gets curious and decides to chew on a wire, she could get shocked and even electrocuted. Ornaments, as we all know, tend to easily break very easily and can cut a pet's mouth or paws. If you are going out, consider unplugging lights or putting your dog in another room away from the temptation of cords and shiny decorations.
3.   Go for the Faux: If your dog is more curious than most, you may want to use an artificial tree rather than a real one. Tree water may contain fertilizers. If your dogs drink it, they could experience nausea and diarrhea.
4.   Plant It Up High: Certain holiday plants such as mistletoe, holly and poinsettias can cause vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems if ingested. Make sure all of these plants are up high or opt for artificial versions.
5.   Stuff Wisely: We stuff our pet's stocking just like any other member of the family. Choose safe gifts such as dog-safe toys and treats they love to eat.
6.   No Escaping: If you’re hosting a holiday party, consider keeping your dogs away from the front door when guests are coming and going. Especially if your dogs have the tendency to run out the door the first chance they get. Always make sure they're wearing their collar and dog tag just in case they do escape.
7.  Give Them Peace and Quiet: Some dogs enjoy visitors, but others may get nervous and scared around new people. Set up a quiet, safe room with fresh water and a place to relax away from your guests.
8.   Leave The Drinking to The Adults: If your guests are drinking alcohol, remind them to watch where they put their drinks, especially if your dog is curious. Just a few slurps of red wine can make your dog disoriented and potentially ill.
9.   Don’t Be Gone Too Long: If you're like most of us, you attend holiday festivities throughout December. From company holiday parties, to get-togethers with friends and family, there could be times when your best friends are left alone a little longer than normal. A change in schedule like this may cause stress and nervousness. If possible, plan ahead for these types of events. If you have to go straight to a company holiday party after work, for example, see if a friend or neighbor would care for your dog during that time.
10.   Ring in the New Year Responsibly: Noise makers can be very scary to pets and could cause damage to sensitive ears. Remember dogs hear at much different frequencies than humans and high pitched sounds can be uncomfortable and painful for your best friend. Skip the noisemakers and instead enjoy bringing in the New Year with your best friend by your side!
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20 comments:

  1. My favorite dog treats are Greenies Petite Dental Chews.

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  2. I like the crunchy milk bones. but they like bacon strips.

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  3. I know you shouldn't, but we always gave our dog table scraps. With the new puppies, we will try not to...

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  4. My dogs love these little mini chewy dog treats I get at the pet store, they come in flavors like pumpkin/mango, apple/bacon, pumpkin/sweet potato, and some kind of blueberry one too.

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  5. My dog likes to eat her salmon fish oil capsules as a treat.

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  6. Peanut butter stuffed into a Kong toy

    manifestmiracles@live.com

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  7. My favorite treat to give my dog is peanut butter on bread because otherwise he would swallow a treat without tasting it.

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  8. My Beagle Boy loves jerky treats the most but I've never seen him turn down any treat! :)
    Samantha (samdaleo)
    jamesmadison1974@gmail.com

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  9. Mother Hubbard's Peanut Butter Treats.

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  10. I have eight dogs, including three rescues so I buy lots of treats....the little dogs all love trying new things. This I kind of different but their favorite treats are vegetables.....tomatoes, broccoli, zucchini, even lettuce, my dogs love vegetables. Their favorite actual dog treat are probably red barn bully slices or honest kitchen crunchy treats. And the rescue pit bull prefers any large chew bone. Thanks for the chance to win these treats for them!

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  11. peppersoni
    hrddiana556@gmail.com

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  12. The dogs love all treats but their favorite is liver snaps that I make for them.

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  13. My canines love cheese, bacon and snausages.

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  14. I give my dog peanut butter, sometimes milk bones.

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  15. My favorite treats I give my dog are freezed dried liver treats.

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