To plan a safe Christmas for your dog, dog -proof your decorations by keeping toxic plants, food and tinsel out of reach and secure your tree 🎄
Maintain your dog's routine, provide a quiet safe space, and supervise interactions with visitors to manage stress and prevent accidents. Have your emergency vet's number handy 🐶
Decorate and protect your home
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Keep the tree secure: Anchor it firmly and consider placing it in a corner to make it harder for your dog to knock over 🎄
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Decorate safely: Use unbreakable ornaments, and place fragile or valuable ones out of reach. Keep all lights and electrical wires tucked away and out of chewing reach 💡
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Avoid toxic decorations: Hang holly, mistletoe, and tinsel high up or skip them entirely, as they can be poisonous or cause intestinal blockages if eaten 🪴
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Manage wrapping paper: Keep wrapping materials and presents away from your dog to prevent them from eating them 🎁
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Candles: Keep all lit candles on high shelves and out of your dog's reach 🕯️
Keep your dog healthy and calm
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Avoid harmful foods: Never feed your dog toxic foods like chocolate, grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts, onions, and anything with xylitol. Also, avoid rich, fatty foods like turkey skin, stuffing, and gravy, and be sure to throw away cooked bones from meat 🍽️
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Maintain a routine: Keep meal times and walking schedules as consistent as possible to help your dog feel secure 🐕🦺
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Create a safe space: Set up a quiet, cozy area (like a crate or a closed-off room) where your dog can retreat and feel safe from the chaos. Make it comfortable with their bed and toys 😍
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Supervise interactions: Keep a close eye on your dog, especially around children, and ensure everyone knows what is and isn't safe for the dog to eat 👨👧👦
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Manage guests: Allow your dog to meet guests calmly and on their own terms. Gently supervise children to ensure they are gentle with the dog 🥰
Be prepared
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Emergency plan: Have the number for your nearest emergency vet readily available ☎️
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Stock up: Make sure you have enough of your dog's regular food and medication on hand before the holidays 💊
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