Episode 6 - Holiday Safety Tips​

 In this episode, Lauren discusses holiday safety tips for your pet. Making sure your pet and home is ready for pet friendly holidays, will ensure you and your pet celebrate together safely. Bonus: Lauren gives some cold weather tips for pet owners.

Show Notes

Holiday Tips

  • Food 1:05 --> 2:40

    • Keep your pets on their normal diet and routine

    • Resist the temptation of treating your pet off the table

    • Keep candy, nuts, and chocolate away from pets

  • Guests 2:40 --> 4:35

    • Prepare your pet for people coming to the door

    • Create a special room or place for your pet to go to if they feel overwhelmed

  • Decorations 4:35 --> 7:02

    • A lot of holiday decorations are sparkly and dangle, this can be an open invitation for pets who may think they are play items

    • Make sure your tree is secure and tip proof

    • Always keep a screen around your fireplace

  • Plants 7:02 --> 7:56

    • Holiday plants and berries can be dangerous. Poinsettia, Holly, Amaryllis, Periwinkle, MistleToe

  • Travel 7:56 --> 13:10

    • Consider whether your pets will join you on your holiday travels, especially if you are flying. Flying can be dangerous and very traumatic for your pets

    • If your pet is traveling with you in a car, never allow them to be in the front seat.

      • If your pet is traveling in a carrier, please make sure that the carrier is secured in place

      • If your pet is traveling out of a carrier, they should be in the back seat, ideally secured with a harness and pet buckle

      • Never let your pet roam while you are driving

    • If you are traveling during the holidays, make sure to hire a professional pet sitter to care for your pets

Cold Weather Tips 13:10

  • Skin and Coat 13:34 --> 15:41

    • Inspect paws regularly

    • Brush your pet regularly to distribute natural oils through their coat to their skin

    • Supply your pet with shoes or booties

    • Keep nail trims up to date

  • Frostbite & Hypothermia 15:41 --> 16:13

    • Frostbite most frequently affects area least covered in hair, such as ears, toes and tail

    • Signs of frostbite include red or swollen areas or skin that is very pale and white

    • Hypothermia can occur when a pet is exposed to very cold temperatures and or winds for an extended amount of time

    • Symptoms include shivering, stumbling, and drowsiness

ASPCA Pet Poison Hotline 1.888.426.4435

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