Christmas is already here and, as every year, it is a time for lunches, dinners, parties, family gatherings… All of this affects pets, so it is a good idea to keep a few details in mind to prepare ARISTOPETS for the arrival of Christmas. Your pet does not know or understand what is happening or why there is more noise and more people than usual at home, so now is the ideal time to start getting them used to the situation in the coming days.
Noise
One of the main things to take into account is noise. Many animals do not suffer because of the noise generated by fireworks or loud music, but others, however, become very nervous and may become aggressive or relieve themselves anywhere in the house. We have to understand that, for them, noise is synonymous with danger, not celebration. One good idea to help your pet sleep through Christmas night is to tire them out, so you can play with them and spend as much time as possible doing some kind of activity before the celebration, so that they are more tired when those hours arrive. On the other hand, you can get your pet used to noise by playing music for them, so they gradually adapt and are not as surprised on the special days.
Christmas decorations
We have to be very attentive to the tinsel that we usually use to decorate trees and different parts of our homes at this time of year, since its ingestion by dogs and cats is one of the most frequent Christmas “emergencies.” It can cause an intestinal obstruction and damage to the intestine, making it necessary for our veterinarian to resort to surgery to save them. Another decoration that can be dangerous is Christmas lights, since pets find them very attractive and tend to try to bite the cables to “catch” them and play with them.
We must also be careful because many of the plants characteristic of Christmas are toxic to pets. Fir trees and poinsettias can be slightly toxic if ingested, so we should try to place them at a height or in a location that is not easily accessible to them.
Food
At Christmas, we are accustomed to large meals and high-calorie foods, such as sweets, cured meats, alcoholic drinks… During these Christmas days, pets are also attracted by the large amount of food prepared in homes, especially ARISTODOGS, which tend to hang around the kitchen in case something falls. Many owners also make a habit of giving them leftovers from these Christmas meals because the portions are so large that they are never completely finished. This is very harmful to pets, as it can cause indigestion, the animal can choke on a bone, and so on. Therefore, the ideal solution is for them to have their own food and special sweets or treats adapted to them.
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