The holiday season is fast approaching! While it's a festive and joyful time, it's important to be aware of the potential dangers that await our furry friends. We'll give you our best tips to ensure your pets have a safe holiday season.
Tip #1: Everyone has their own meal
Of course, it's tempting to share your feast with your little companion. He looks at you with such a sad expression!
We know it's not easy, but you must resist the urge to let your pet taste the delicious treats you've prepared. Your dog or cat could get sick, or worse. Chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, and turkey bones are among the foods that are dangerous for your pet!
If you really want to treat your faithful friend without harming his health, you can give him a slightly more indulgent meal than usual by adding some wet food to his bowl. You'll see, he'll enjoy it as much as you do!
Tip #2: Be careful with candles
Many of us appreciate the soft, warm atmosphere created by candles. However, if there's a cat or dog around, it's best not to light them, or to place them in a safe spot. Accidents can happen quickly!
We know our pets are curious little creatures. So let's not tempt them with things that could be dangerous for them...and for us!
Tip #3: Avoid fireworks
Don't worry, you're allowed to go see fireworks on New Year's Eve! However, for your dog, it's completely pointless. It's actually a major source of stress .
Leave him at home where he will be quiet, and where the noise will not offend his ears.
If you live near the party venue, close the curtains and shutters to minimize the disturbance to your pets' ears. You could also leave a radio playing in the background to mask the noise.
Tip #4: Decorate your home safely
You probably want to give your home an enchanting and festive feel. But you should know that decorations can pose risks to your pets, especially if you have a puppy or kitten at home. They are naturally very curious and love to taste everything! What's more, cats are attracted to anything shiny!
Glass Christmas tree decorations can break and cause injuries.
Let's not forget the fairy lights, artificial snow, and tinsel. These decorations can pose risks to your pets. As you can see, caution is advised. It's best to opt for plastic decorations for your Christmas tree. Also, try to limit the number of decorations in your home or place them out of reach of your small animal.
Tip #5: Give him his space
This point might seem surprising, but you'll quickly understand why. If you're hosting a meal at home, you'll have a lot of people around. All this commotion could be stressful for your dog, but especially for your cat. So, make sure you provide them with an easily accessible hiding place. That way, if they feel unsettled by the guests or overwhelmed by the children, they can retreat and find some peace and quiet. This is very important for their well-being, so keep it in mind!
Tip #6: Take him for a walk
You'll certainly be very busy on the big day. But please, don't forget to spend some time with your furry friend and take him for a walk. This will make it easier for him to wait patiently at home or leave the guests in peace. Your dog needs to burn off energy to stay calm despite the excitement of the holidays!
Tip #7: Help him with herbal medicine
If you've read this entire article, you're now aware that the holiday season can be stressful for your four-legged friend. But it doesn't have to be!
You can harness the power of plants to help her stay calm! Our Relax tablets and biscuits contain valerian and passionflower , medicinal plants widely used in herbal medicine to soothe stress. A gentle, natural solution with no side effects.
Now you know which mistakes to avoid to have a happy and safe holiday season with your beloved pets! So we're counting on you to follow our advice.
And if you'd like to spoil your furry friend on this occasion, take a look at our selection of gift ideas ;-)
If you have any other tips to share, feel free to leave us a comment!
