What should you pay attention to during the holidays?
The holidays are just around the corner! But what should you keep in mind to ensure your stuffed animal is also festive?
The word "holidays" says it all: lots of partying! The Christmas tree is up, there are plenty of treats on the table, the candles are lit, fireworks are being set off outside, and there are many more festive traditions! But this can also pose some risks for your pet. What exactly should you be aware of?
During the holidays, it's wise to pay close attention to what you do. Quite a few things are very poisonous to pets. So, pay particular attention to the following:
Chocolate
Be careful with chocolate, as it's poisonous to dogs and cats. Make sure the Christmas tree is in a safe place.
Water bowl
Don't place the water bowl too close to the Christmas tree, as the needles are poisonous, and pets can injure themselves on the decorations by eating them. Use shatterproof Christmas ornaments and hang them from the bottom of the tree.
Poisonous plants
Amaryllis and Christmas roses are highly poisonous plants, so keep them out of reach of rodents and other curious pets.
Food leftovers
Do not give animals any food scraps, such as bones or satay sticks, or nuts, sweets, or alcoholic beverages.
gourmet
If you're going to enjoy a gourmet meal, be aware that the fumes released by a non-stick coating in a pan or sandwich toaster can be fatal to birds.
oliebollen
Oliebollen can cause gastrointestinal complaints in dogs and cats, but also kidney failure due to the raisins.
Burning objects
Be careful with burning objects, such as candles.
Loud noises and recording
The most important things to watch out for during the holidays are loud noises and making sure your pet is microchipped and properly registered with a government-recognized pet database, such as PetBase.
Don't let your pet run loose outside while fireworks are being set off. Also try to keep your cat indoors as much as possible to reduce the chance of it running away. It's also important that you Info the registration is up to date.
