Saturday, November 15, 2014

3 Important Reminders to Keep Pets Safe for the Holidays

They're coming...and they're coming sooner than you think.  Yep, the Holidays are right around the corner and with them comes visitors and guests, turkey and trimmings and lots of decorations.

Oz the Terrier Holiday Pet Safety Reminders

That's why our friends at Petco are sharing some important reminders on how you can keep your pets safe throughout the Holiday season. 

3 Important Reminders to Keep Pets Safe for the Holidays

Visitors, Guests & Gatherings:  We all have family and friends stopping by or staying over during the holidays.  All that commotion can cause some pets to become anxious, scared or grumpy so it is best to provide a calm, private area for your pets to escape to just in case things get overwhelming.  Also, remind your visitors and guests to close all doors to the outside to prevent your pets getting out or running away.

Turkey and all the Trimmings:  You, or your guests, may be tempted to sneak a yummy morsel of table food to your pets but this could be harmful to their health.  Foods like grapes, raisins, onions, chocolate, turkey bones and certain nuts can cause pets to become seriously ill.  Stick to giving your pets special pet treats or pet food instead.

Pet Holiday Safety: feed your pets special pet food as table scraps can be harmful

Decorations galore:  Though my friends Frankie & Ernie would tell you that snowmen (or as they call them - snow freaks) are evil and dangerous, the real dangers lie with many other decorations.  Tinsel can block a pet's intestines; tree lights and candles can be burning hazards; ornaments can cause a pet to choke or get cut (if they fall off the tree and break); and electric cords can cause serious injury.  It is best to keep decorations out of your pet's reach.

Do you have any other important reminders for holiday safety?




Did you know that Petco is hosting a Preserve your Dog's Paw Print event today?  Visit your local Petco to make a clay imprint of your dog's paw for the holidays.  Petco will provide all the supplies.


21 comments:

  1. we are lucky cause we don't have visitors and don't do the whole Christmas thing so to us it is just another day :)

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  2. Very wise Oz! Safety first is always a good rule!

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  3. Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee our EYES OUR EYES..... you have SNOW FREAKS there.

    The bestest advice WE have is STAY AWAY FROM THE SNOW FREAKS...

    We have OUR cans of Merrik's Thanksgiving Dinner and Turduckin all set for the 27th.. No Scary Scraps fur US.

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  4. Hi Y'all!

    Great advise!

    Have a fun weekend!

    Y'all come on by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  5. A good post at the right time of year, thanks!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  6. Oz FYI I'll be spending the holidays with you...so be sure to order some extra Vension Holiday Stew....OMCs...
    my kitty mouth is drolling
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  7. You forgot to mention that if you own a dog like my sister Bailie, she needs to be locked up as you never know what she may get into.

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  8. Woofs for the safety reminders. We are big on NO Table Scraps rule. We just went to Petco and they did not have the paw print, very disappointed :-( Enjoy your weekend. Golden Woofs

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  9. Excellent advice Oz. Don't forget that too much turkey skin (with all that fat) can cause problems like pancreatitis too.

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  10. What great advice Oz!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  11. Great advice Oz
    My first Christmas with the Peeps and I want to make sure they do it right !
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  12. Great tips, Oz. I hope no one has to spend the howl-i-days at the ER and no one runs away. Our doors are always locked... and we only decorate with things what will not hurt me when I eat it :o)

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  13. Good advice, especially for new doggie owners Oz Luvs Freya Rose Blossom X

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  14. Great advice. We always tell our company not to feed the dogs, but since I have one brother-in-law that just doesn't listen, I try to be sure most things around are pet safe. We usually have a room we'll put the dogs in for at least some of the time so they can just relax away from the commotion.
    This year we're trying to figure out how we can have a Christmas tree with Luke being such a kleptomaniac!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  15. Wonderful advice Oz, as always ;)
    Cool thing they are doing at Petco! I may have to check that out!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  16. Thanks for sharing, lots of good information here. I knew all of it already, but it's still a good reminder! Happy Holidays, Oz!

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  17. Noo I cud cownt on yoo for all da impawtant informayshuns Oz my pal....

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  18. Very good tips Oz! I knew a pup that ate tinsel once year. He had to see the v-e-t. I don't have any tinsel on my tree.
    Hugs,
    Pepper

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  19. Great advice and what a cool paw print idea.

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  20. Great tips Oz! The holidays certainly are coming up much faster than I like... I can never seem to get any shopping done early like I'm *supposed* to.

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  21. Great tips Oz. I saw something to make paw print ornaments somewhere in my recent travels. I thought it was a great idea. Too bad I missed the Petco thing.

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Cairn cuddles,
Oz the Terrier