The holiday season is upon us and now is the time to make sure that our decorations and food items are not harmful to our puppy or dog. Below I have listed items that can make our home safe for our puppy or adult dog.

•  When we decorate our homes we need to take the time to make sure that the decorations are placed safely throughout the household.
•  If you are going to put a table cloth on any table than add food, candles or decoration make sure your puppy or dog can’t pull the cloth off the table.
•  When you decorate your Christmas tree do not use tinsel puppies and some dogs like to eat it.
•  When looking for ornaments check out to see if they are pet friendly and make sure your pet can’t pull off the decorative lights.
•  When choosing a stand for your tree is it sturdy and can it hold your tree safely.
•  Place the electrical plugs in a safe area.
•  Blocking off the tree area by using baby gates make life easier.
•  When you leave the home to shop or go to work place your pets in their crates or kennels.
•  Be careful when leaving food out some are very toxic to your pets.
•  Some of the foods you need to be careful with are chocolate, raisins, grapes, alcohol, tobacco and onions.
•  If you can’t watch your pets when the food is out place them in their crates, backyard, or a bedroom.
•  You can leash your dog and have someone keep them at their side to insure that the dog does not get into any thing harmful.
•  If you suspect or know that your pet ate something harmful call your veterinarian immediately.
•  If you are traveling and can’t take your pet consider a doggie day care, kennel or pet sitting service but make arrangements far in advance.
•  The goal for the holiday season is to be safe, worry free and happy.