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Winter Is Here
Now
that winter is here, we need to make sure that our pets are safe and happy for the holidays and the cold winter months.
The holidays can be a very stressful time for ourselves as well
as our pets. Make sure your pet is safely settled before all of the guests arrive and the food gets put
out. While the food is always good, it can give our pets an upset stomach. Also remember
that chocolate is not good for your pets. Remember a
dog’s tail can clear a coffee table in seconds so be sure not to leave candles burning.
A Christmas tree is beautiful but tinsel can be very dangerous
for your pet. If ingested, it can cause a digestive blockage or a choking hazard.
Once the holidays are over, we settle into the cold winter months.
Make sure your pet’s water is not frozen when they are outside. Try not to let your pet swim
in the pond or creeks in your area. If they do get wet, be sure to dry them thoroughly so they do not get
sick. If your pet stays outside for a good part of the day, be sure that they have a nice warm, dry area
if the weather turns bad before you get home.
Icy
conditions are a hazard to your pet. Stairs and walkways can be iced over and your pet can get injured
as well as yourself - so use caution. Salt pellets used to de-ice these can be irritating to your pet’s
paws so wipe their paws off when they come back inside.
Have a great winter !!!
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