Pet Care Tips for the Holidays

One of our readers submitted the following tips on how to take care of our pets over the holidays:

1. Keep pets on a regular diet and caution visitors against giving them human food.
2. Keep candies and wrappers away. Foil wrappers can be like razors if ingested.
3. Candles and their flickering flame attract pets - keep them out of reach.
4. Decorations should be carefully placed so pets can't swallow small pieces.
5. Cover or tack down electrical cords. 
6. Holiday Lights can be toxic - many contain methylene chloride.
7. Angelhair (spun glass) can cause irritation of the eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tract.
8. Artificial snow and snow flock can cause toxicity from inhalation if sprayed in the mouth.
9. Hang valuable ornaments high on the Christmas tree. Use wooden, metal, or resin-cast on the lower branch ornaments.
10. Tinsel isn't toxic, but if ingested, it could cause choking and/or intestinal obstruction.
11. Avoid tying ribbons around pets necks and keep ribbons and bows put away to prevent pets from eating them.
12. Replace metal ornament hooks with light-weight twine or yarn.
13. Increased activity and visitors during the holiday season can upset your pet's routine. Try to keep them on their regular routines, and always give lots of love!

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