Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away!!
Here are a few tips that we got from our friends over at Pet Sitters International that will help you keep your thanksgiving pet friendly.
"1. Keep Medications out of Paw's Reach
One of the most common pet-related holiday emergencies is the
consumption of human pharmaceuticals. If company’s coming, be sure that
all guests safely store their medicine.
2. Knock, Knock. Who’s there?
People will be entering and exiting the home and many of them may be
strangers to your pets. Some pets will sneak out through an open door.
Searching for a runaway pet or caring for an injured pet will put a
damper on holiday festivities. So be careful with opening and closing
doors. To minimize the risk, keep your pets in another room and away
from guest traffic.
3. Stranger Danger!
Pets that get scared from all of the hustle and hubbub of the holidays
may bite or scratch, especially if a stranger tries to pet them or pick
them up. Pets that are normally friendly and socialized have been known
to become aggressive during the holiday commotion. Pet owners should
know what to do if their pets bite someone and should also know how to
protect themselves – and their guests – from getting scratched or
bitten.
4. Watch What Fido and Fluffy Eat.
Items such a rich, fatty scraps, bones from pork and poultry, alcoholic
beverages and chocolate are all toxic to pets. It’s also important to
keep all paws away from: - Bread dough. When bread dough is ingested it continues to rise, causing an intestinal blockage.
- Xylitol. This sugar substitute causes a dog’s blood sugar to drop quickly. Xylitol poisoning can be treated, but causes liver failure if not treated properly. "
And remember for all of your holiday pet care needs don't forget to call Dan's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting at 516 551 1613 or check us out online at www.danspetcare.com
The information on this post was taken from the PSI website and can be found at http://www.petsit.com/pet-friendly-thanksgiving
