It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here are a few helpful hints for pet-proofing your holiday decorations and keeping your furry friends safe this holiday season.
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Keep any exposed electric cords from holiday lights out of reach from your pet. This helps prevent your pets from chewing on them, which can cause electrical shock.
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Place burning candles out of your pet’s way to protect your pet from knocking them over and creating a fire hazard. Or, consider using flameless candles.
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Cover your tree’s water receptacle or hide the basin underneath the tree skirt. Stagnant tree water can contain dangerous bacteria that can harm pets if ingested.
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Avoid decorating with shiny tinsel, which is attractive to curious pets and if swallowed, cause serious intestinal blockage.
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Be conscientious of decorating with seasonal plants such as mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias which can cause your pet to get sick if ingested.
