Top tips for happy and healthy pets this Christmas!

Davies Veterinary Specialists

Pet Owners

1st December 2022

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. As it gets busy, it’s important to remember to keep our pets
happy and healthy. We’ve put together our top tips to follow during the festivities.

Food

  • Avoid edible decorations on your tree, in particular, chocolate
  • Don’t feed chicken and turkey bones or festive foods containing raisins (like mince pies) to your pet
  • Avoid over-feeding your pet with excess treats

Decorations

  • Regularly clean up dropped pine needles if you have a real tree
  • Keep electrical items, fairy lights and other tree decorations out of your pet’s reach
  • Keep a safety guard up in front of the fire and place festive candles out of reach

Reducing Stress

  • Stick to your pet’s dietary, exercise and toilet break routines
  • Don’t leave your pet alone at home for long periods
  • If you have visitors, ensure your pet has a quiet place to retreat to

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