Give your dog a healthy holiday season
Show your dog how much you love him by giving him a healthy holiday season with these fun ideas! Give your dog plenty of exercise, avoid holiday dangers.
Holidays
Holidays can be a fun and joyous time but unfortunately most pose dangers for dogs.
Holiday dangers: Plan to protect your pup from dog holiday dangers. Common holiday dangers include food, parties, decorations, and travel.
Valentine’s Day safety tips: Keep your dog safe from flowers, treats, and alcohol.
Easter foods: Keep chocolate, raisins, and wine — popular Easter foods dangerous for dogs — away from your pet. Consult your vet immediately.
Fourth of July dangers: Chicken bones that wind up lodged in your dog’s throat, firecrackers tied to tails or dogs that are hit by cars trying to escape holiday noise.
Halloween: Keep candy, decorations out of reach. Keep all pets inside, away from danger or anyone seeking to cause trouble on Halloween.
Valentine’s Day dog safety tips
Follow these Valentine’s Day dog safety tips regarding flowers, treats, and alcohol to keep your dog safe.
Pet safety tips for the Christmas holidays
CBD oil eases pet holiday stress: Give your pet a natural remedy to help reduce nervousness when being around new people.
Take care of your dog when you go on vacation
Vacation dog care: Make arrangements to keep your dog safe while you travel. Consider a pet sitter, boarding or leaving your dog with a friend.
9 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your dog
Spend Valentine’s Day with someone who loves you unconditionally — your dog. Celebrate with a meal out, a hike or a day at the spa.
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time with your dog
This year, make a New Year’s resolution both you and your dog can enjoy. Spend more time together — take walks, car rides and run errands.
Give a dog a home for the holiday – just don’t give a dog
Don’t give a dog as a surprise holiday gift. Involve the future owner in the research if you choose to give a dog as a gift.
What gifts would pets give if they could?
Gifts dogs would give: books, traction-supplying footwear and more time with you living in the moment and making the most of every day.
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Decorate for the holidays with dog-friendly plants
Keep dangerous decor out of reach for dogs, cats and little ones. If possible, avoid using any harmful plants and instead decorate with dog-friendly plants.
7 tips to ensure good canine holiday behavior
When preparing for the holidays — whether parties or long-stay guests, be sure you make time to use training to ensure good canine holiday behavior.
