If your pets are like mine they are kind, caring, and crazy.\u00a0\u00a0One minute they are loving up on you, or happily snuggling in your lap and the next they are quite literally wreaking havoc on the house.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
As pet owners, it\u2019s up to us to keep the crazy little cuddle bugs as safe as possible.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some tips to keep yours out of harm’s way:
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Consider getting them out of the house if you know there will be guests visiting that will leave the door open or will not remember your pets.\u00a0We take ours to a nearby farm where she can run and play all day with little worry about the guests accidentally letting her out.\u00a0Just make sure they have the appropriate vaccinations before boarding them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t take them elsewhere, make sure they have access to a calm and quiet environment they can retreat too.<\/p>\n
If guests would like to bring pets, make sure you have accommodations and that time is spent acclimating the animals to the environment and to any pets you might have.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inform guests of any pets you have prior to their arrival.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This one applies year-round, but you should avoid giving them chocolate, turkey, sweets, table scraps, or yeast.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tie the Christmas tree so that it won\u2019t tip over.\u00a0\u00a0Animals may try to play with ornaments and knock over the tree on themselves.<\/p>\n
Be sure to keep an eye out for your pet\u2019s access to ornaments and decorations as they might accidently ingest them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Be careful of water additives in the Christmas tree because pets may drink it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avoid burns by making sure cords are not accessible for them to chew on and candles stay out of reach.<\/p>\n
Common holiday plants such as amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar and holly are poisonous for animals.\u00a0
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Keep in mind you are giving someone a 7 to 15 (or more) year full-time commitment.\u00a0Many people view pets as commodity items but don\u2019t consider the huge responsibility required to care for one.\u00a0Unless you are sure they are ready, you may want to think of something else!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If your pets are like mine they are kind, caring, and crazy.\u00a0\u00a0One minute they are loving up on you, or happily snuggling in your lap and the next they are quite literally wreaking havoc on the house.\u00a0\u00a0 As pet owners, it\u2019s up to us to keep the crazy little cuddle bugs as safe as possible.\u00a0\u00a0Here […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":237290,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n