Prepare for Holiday Changes in Your Home
The holiday season kicks off this week and now is a good time to think about the changing environment inside your home that will transpire during the season.
Extra care is needed for the protection of your pets. The Tampa Bay SPCA has the following tips for you:
"Be careful with snow globes, as they sometimes contain antifreeze; if broken and ingested by pets it can result in kidney damage. Because antifreeze tastes sweet, most pets drink it, willingly.
Chewing on electrical cords can yield disastrous results.
Cats often try to climb Christmas trees, be sure your tree is well anchored.
Ornaments and decorations should be pet friendly. Be very careful with glass ornaments.
Eating tinsel can cause intestinal obstructions.
Don't let your pet drink from the water if you have a live tree. The water could contain bacteria, fertilizers and/or preservatives that can harm them.
Chocolate can be highly toxic to pets. Call your vet immediately if your pet has ingested a large amount of chocolate.
Grapes, raisins, holly berries, mistletoe, and macadamia nuts can cause serious and life-threatening illnesses to pets.
Any rapid changes in diet-or even adding novel "safe foods" can cause intestinal upset or even pancreatitis problems for pets.
Holiday guests and other activities can be very stressful and even frightening to pets. It can also trigger illness and intestinal upset.
Ensure pets have a safe place to retreat in your house.
Make certain pets are wearing current I.D. or are microchipped in case they escape out a door when guests come and go. Most veterinarians offer microchipping services, which have reunited a countless number of pets with their families."
Take the time to prepare with extra precautions and you and your pets will have a safer and more enjoyable holiday season.
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