| Most people want to enjoy the Holidays with | | | | could be harmful to their health. |
| family friends and their pets, especially dogs. | | | | The second tip is to be mindful of gifts and gift |
| Unfortunately the Holidays can be a very | | | | decorations and wrappings. Be cautious as to |
| devastating time when you do not pay attention | | | | ribbon, yarn and certain types of wrapping paper |
| to what might be harmful to your dog. Then the | | | | or gift bags. If ingested these items can and do |
| joy of the Holidays turns into an emergency trip | | | | cause intestinal obstruction which can cause even |
| to the veterinarian. There are several things to be | | | | to be fatal to your dog. Many dog gifts can be |
| aware of when celebrating the Holidays this year. | | | | smell through the wrappers and are packaged |
| Here are three areas to pay particular attention | | | | with ribbons or strings in heavy plastic wrappers. |
| to for a healthy, happy Holiday. | | | | Gifts under the tree such as perfumes and after |
| The first tip is to be aware of the items that we | | | | shave lotions contain alcohol and oils that can be |
| use in the preparation of our Holiday meals. Since | | | | extremely toxic if the dog were to ingest them. |
| an incredible sense of smell, the juices from the | | | | The third tip that is essential to keep in mind |
| meats that you prepare can be very enticing for | | | | during the Holidays is plants that e love to bring |
| a dog. Things like aluminum foil, plastic wrap to | | | | into our home to decorate. Unfortunately, so |
| include candy wrappers and meat soaked strings | | | | many of these plants can be poisonous to dogs. |
| can cause tremendous harm to your dog. Your | | | | Holly leaves and berries, mistletoe, hibiscus, |
| dog can choke, or have intestinal damage enough | | | | poinsettias and the ever so popular Christmas |
| for surgery if they were to ingest any of these | | | | tree are all dangerous to the health and well being |
| items. The best way to prevent these things | | | | of your dog. All of them can be hazardous to the |
| from happening is to pet proof your garbage. Put | | | | health of your dog and can potentially cause an |
| away any remaining food items to insure that | | | | unanticipated visit to the veterinarian. |
| your dog does not sneak up take anything that | | | | |