holiday pet safety

Holiday Pet Safety

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I have been caring for your pets for more than twenty five years as a Zoo Keeper, an Animal Services Officer, Veterinary Technician and a professional pet sitter with an Associate of Science degree in Animal Science.

HOLIDAY PET SAFETY

FOR CATS

  • Do not use tinsel on your tree tinsel is not a cat toy-cats are prone to ingest it
  • Keep string type garlands out of your cat’s reach- your cat is prone to being entangled in them
  • Do not leave chocolate and candy out where cats may get it-It is toxic to them
  • After cooking holiday foods move them to a safe place where your cat can not get to them
  • Do not allow cats around tree- They may be injured by lights falling, hot bulbs or being entangled.
  • Poinsettias are toxic to cats do not allow your cats access to them
  • Do buy your cat appropriate cat toys designed for cats and to avoid toxic contaminants look for toys made in the U.S.A.

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FOR DOGS

  • Do not allow them to drink the tree water
  • Make sure toys are large enough that your dog can not ingest them.
  • Buy your dog toys that are designed for their size and to avoid toxic contaminants look for dog toys made in the U.S.A.
  • Do not allow dogs around the tree-they are too prone to knocking bulbs off, becoming entangled in lights or even knocking the tree itself over
  • Do not leave edible gifts around the tree-Too much temptation for pooches
  • Do not use popcorn garland on tree-See above
  • Keep string type garlands out of your dog’s reach- your dog is prone to being entangled in them
  • Do not allow them to have candy or chocolate- It’s toxic to them
  • After cooking holiday foods move them to a safe place where your dog can not get to them
  • Poinsettias are toxic to dogs do not allow your dogs access to them
  • Spend time with your pet/family member daily and you will be rewarded ten fold!

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Please don’t buy a family member. ADOPT! Prefer a particular breed? Contact a purebreed rescue group. like these The American Kennel Club http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
The Bulldog club of America http://www.rescuebulldogs.org/
The American German Shepherd Rescue Association http://www.agsra.com/ or contact me at http://bobspetsitting.com/ and I will be happy to help you.
I wish you and your dog many happy years together. Contact me I will be happy to help you.