During the Christmas season we commit excesses and go out of our routine. We decorate the house, invite more people than usual, eat more and leave the house for longer hours. But… we all love Christmas!
This change of habits affects our dog on a daily basis. That’s why we must be responsible and be aware of how it can affect our furry one’s physical and emotional integrity. Their safety and welfare is paramount. That is why the GESPETFOOD veterinary team brings some recommendations for you:
- Ornaments: All new ornaments and decorations in the house will attract his curiosity. Avoid placing objects within their reach that they can ingest and cause them harm.
- Lights and wires: Christmas lighting in our home is a great threat if we do not watch his behavior. The electric current can cause great damage, do not leave anything connected if we are going to leave the house and if we are there, do it under supervision.
- Sprays, crystals and glitter: sometimes we use decorations that simulate snow or ice and give shine and color. We must make sure that these products are not toxic for our dogs.
- Plants and flowers: we must be very careful with the natural decorations we bring to our homes. The poinsettia, which is a common Christmas gift, can cause intoxication if ingested and damage to the eyes and skin by contact with the white liquid from the stem.
- Food leftovers: we should not give our dog the food or drink prepared for our enjoyment at Christmas. We must avoid for dogs the intake of fats, sweets, coffee and alcohol. Avoid leaving it near the served tables or trays with delicious human food, offer him a GESPETFOOD Snack ( https://gespetfood.com/tienda-perro/ ), which are made for his enjoyment and health.
- Noises: try not to use rockets, firecrackers, bangers and loud music at our parties.
- Costumes: before dressing them, think about their comfort, safety and breed of dog, some dogs are from cold climates and their coat is prepared for it, and to shelter them could make them sick.
We hope our advice works for you and your furry friends have a happy holiday season. If you want to contact the GESPETFOOD veterinary team, write us at info@gespetfood.com and follow us on our social networks for more tips.