Holiday Pet-Safety Tips For New Pet Parents
‘Tis the season to be jolly. As a new pet parent, here’s how you can make it memorable.
Us GoNorthers know what it's like to be first-time pet parents. Going in prepared for the winter holidays allows you to enjoy the long overdue family gatherings, play catch up over drinks, while remaining stress-free by ensuring that your lil’ one has as much of a good time.
So without further ado, here are some essential tips to help you and your pets stay safe and stress-free this holiday season. Happy pet, happy parent.
FESTIVE FEASTS, TREATS & TRADITIONS:
Some obvious and some lesser known factors to be mindful of.
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Chocolates & Candies: No-brainer! Any pet parent would know that chocolates are a strict no-no for their pets. Perhaps your guests do too. What about the kids? So make sure to inform the kids that all their chocolates and candies are theirs to keep.
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Alcohol: Sure, you know that alcohol and pets don’t mix. But does your carpet know that? What’s a party without a few spills? Don’t worry! We have just the right solution to make sure that you get to the spill before it gets to your pet.
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Grapes: “Las doce uvas de la suerte" or, "The twelve grapes of luck”. A common New Year’s Eve tradition of eating grapes under the table at midnight. For dogs however, they’re grapes of wrath. So keep them an arm’s length away from your lil’ one.
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Holly & Mistletoe: Before “Netflix & Chill”, people had to rely on the trusty mistletoe. While super reliable for us, the same can't be said of the mistletoe or the holly, for cats and dogs. In fact, there are a bunch of festive plants that are generally a good idea to keep away from your babies.
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Music: The bass pumps hard! So does your fur-baby’s delicate little heart. It is easy to get lost in the celebratory spirit and lose track of the volume. So be mindful if you want your lil’ one to be enjoying the party with you. However, it would be even better if you could set up a safe space for them, a bit away from the party, but where you could keep your eyes on them. And don’t forget to fill their water bowl.
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Confetti Sticks/Party Poppers/Wrapping Paper: Party poppers can end up being party poopers for pets. You don’t want the loud pop to scare your lil’ one. Not to mention, the confetti, which is a hassle to clean. The tiny bits always end up under the couch where you can’t reach, but your pet can. The same goes for unwrapping gifts. Make sure these activities are supervised.
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Fireworks: Sparklers bring a lot of sparkle to the celebrations. But left unattended, they could end up in your pet’s tummy, causing them unnecessary discomfort. So we suggest letting your lil’ one sit these out and stay indoors until you are done with the fun.
And last but not the least, if it’s an open house, watch the door. We all know they’re pretty adventurous when they’re young.
Christmas & New Year should be as much fun as it should be safe! And these were some of our tips for a safe and pet-friendly holiday celebration, just to make sure that there are less things for you and your lil’ one to worry about so that you can enjoy it to the fullest and make it memorable.
Happy pet parenting & happy holidays,
Team GoNorth.
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