The best of all gifts around any
Christmas tree
is the presence of a happy family wrapped
up in each other.
- Burton Hillis
We
want the holidays to be a happy timer for you and your pet. Keeping your furry
family members safe during the holidays can be difficult task.
There
are the ornaments, plants, the food, presents, lights, and who could forget the
Christmas tree?
Join
the family in the holiday fun this year, while avoiding any animal emergency
trip to a veterinarian.
CHRISTMAS
TREE TIPS:
·
Place
your Christmas tree in a corner away from your pet’s wanting eyes. This will
keep your dog or cat attempting to jump onto the tree.
·
Tinsel
adds a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure to hang it up out of
your pet’s reach. Ingesting the tinsel can potentially harm your pet.
·
Do
not put lights on the tree’s lower branches. Not only can your pet get tangled up in the lights, they are burning hazard. Additionally your dog or cat may get
shocked by biting through the wire.
·
Broken
ornament shards may injure paws, mouth or parts of your pet’s body. In addition
to chocking, it could result in intestinal blockage.
·
If
you’re putting up a live Christmas tree this year, keep the area free of pine
needles. While they may not seem dangerous, the needles can puncture your pet’s
intestines.
GREAT
HOLIDAY TIPS:
·
Mistletoe,
holly, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats.
·
Edible
tree decorations whether ornamental, cranberry or popcorn strings are just too enticing for your pets to tug at them, and knocking down your wonderful
decoration down.
·
Place
burning candles on high shelves or mantels, there’s no telling where a wagging
tail may end up. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to avoid accidental
burns.
·
All
exposed indoor or outdoor wires should be taped to wall or sides of house to
prevent any accidental electrocutions.
·
Scissors
are a hazard, and should be kept off floors or low table.
·
When
gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet away. Wrapping paper, string, plastic,
or cloth could cause intestinal blockages.
What is Christmas?
It is a tenderness for
the past, courage for the present,
hope for the future.
It is a fervent wish that every cup may
overflow with
blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to
peace.
Our hearts grow tender with childhood
memories and
love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year
for having,
in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.
A Christmas candle is a lovely thing;
It makes no noise at all,
But softly gives away;
While quite unselfish, it grows small.
Heap on the wood – the wind is chill;
But let it whistle as it will,
We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.
Every year, when you gather around the
tree,
you always want to have a dog by your side.
Christmas is so much better with a man or a woman’s
best friend at your side.
I looked up my family
tree and found the cats using it.
If it weren’t for WW-II,
you’d all be German Shepherds.
Deck the hall with Catnip
Mousies… Fa la la la
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.
Watching your dog open presents on Christmas morning
is a gift that cannot be measured.
Ho Ho Ho
It's Santa Paws...
Ho Ho Ho
It's Santa Paws...
Merry Christmas
&
Happy Holidays…
