Everyone from Animal Medical Clinic would like to wish you and your pet a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season!
We’d also like to remind you that nothing can spoil holiday cheer like an emergency visit to a veterinary
clinic. These seven tips can help prevent a holiday disaster with your pets.
- Keep people food out of the reach of your pet, and ask your guests to do the same.
- Make sure your pet doesn’t have any access to treats, especially those containing chocolate, xylitol, grapes/raisins, onions or other toxic foods.
- Don’t leave your pet alone in the room with lit candles, a decorated tree or potpourri.
- Keep holiday plants (especially holly, mistletoe and lillies) out of reach of pets.
- Consider leaving the tinsel off your tree if you have a cat.
- Secure your Christmas tree to keep it from falling over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it. Hanging lemon-scented car air fresheners in the tree may deter your cat from climbing it.
- Provide a safe place for your pet to escape the excitement (such as a kennel, crate, perching
place, scratching post shelf or hiding place) if you’re entertaining guests. If your pet is excitable
or scared, consider putting your pet in another room with some toys and a comfortable bed.
Be safe and have a Merry Christmas!