Pet Proof Your Holiday

Pet Proof Your Holiday by Amy D. Shojal (Subscribe to Amy D. Shojal's posts) Dec 12th 2011 @ 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cats, Pet Health cseeman, Flickr Holiday homes become pet playgrounds at this time of year. Cats delight in un-decking the halls and climbing the tree. Dogs eat decorations and baptize the tree. The result is a holiday that's anything but merry. Refer to these tips to keep your pets safe and your holiday happy. Plants and Pets. Dogs and especially puppies chew nearly anything. Cats rarely eat plants, but they do claw them and then lick/groom away the residue. Beware of holiday floral arrangements that contain pet dangers. Lilies can cause kidney failure. Holly and live mistletoe cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy if ingested by your pet. Poinsettias are not deadly but can cause nausea and/or mild vomiting. Choose pet-safe plants and set them out of paw-reach. Or consider using silk or plastic holiday plants make an equally showy statement without the poison potential. Fire Hazards. Fireplaces offer extra warmth and atmosphere to holiday gatherings, but can prompt singed whiskers or burned paws. Candles prove irresistible especially for kittens who paw-test everything to see what it is, or meet it head-on to sniff and explore. That's not just painful for pets, it's a fire hazard for your entire family should Fluffy knock over the Menorah. Instead, electric candles are availab
Pet Proof Your Holiday by Amy D. Shojal (Subscribe to Amy D. Shojal's posts) Dec 12th 2011 @ 11:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cats, Pet Health cseeman, Flickr Holiday homes become pet playgrounds at this time of year. Cats delight in un-decking the halls and climbing the tree. Dogs eat decorations and bap ...