ASPCA in News: Tips On How To Keep Your Pet Happy During The Holidays

NY1.com
By Stephanie Simon

December 18, 2006–Holiday decorations, presents, and delicious meals–the perfect ingredients for a happy holiday–but they can also put a damper on holiday spirits if your kitty or pooch has a taste of it. NY1’s Stephanie Simon spoke with Dr. Jennifer Lander of the ASPCA about ways to pet-proof your home.

First up: decorations. To your pets, they can look a lot like toys. "

Decorations made of glass or anything toxic like the bubbling lights can be very dangerous if they break open,” says Dr. Lander. “Tinsel or any linear foreign material like ribbons or shredding can cause intestinal blockage. I would try to keep all decorations high up out of their reach. So decorating just maybe the top two thirds of your tree. Or using maybe safer materials like paper or wooden ornaments around the base of the tree. The use of a baby gate to keep an animal away from the entire room where the tree is. Water well covers to make sure the animal isn't going to try to drink toxic water from the Christmas tree base."

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