CHRISTMAS is a wonderful time to gather, share and celebrate with your family.
Our pets are part of the family and hold an important place in our hearts and should have a way to celebrate too!
Here are five top tips on how to make sure the festive season is safe and enjoyable for your pets!
1. Avoid treats that could make them sick. Leftovers, bones, fruit mince / Christmas cake and chocolate are some of the most important foods to avoid when choosing a ‘treat’ for your pet. Giving them their own pet treat is a much better choice.
2. Food isn’t the only thing your pet might eat at Christmas! The tree, ornaments, tinsel and presents make an alluring playground for cats and dogs and we’ve seen them eat all sorts of strange things! Wherever possible try and keep your pets supervised or away from this space!
3. Sometimes the relatives are stressful! Some pets find all the extra people, noise and excitement a bit scary. If you have a pet that stresses, the best gift might be to giving them a safe quiet area of the house to call their own while everyone comes over.
4. Christmas is typically a hot time of year. Make sure there is shade and several sources of fresh cool water available. Some pets even enjoy ice in their water bowls!
5. Pop a present under the tree for your pet! Include something special for the furry members of your family. Our suggestion is toys, rather than treats and definitely not sweets.
