Holiday Season with your pets

Are you ready for the holidays? Do you buy presents for your
pets? According to a poll conducted by the International Fund
for Animal Welfare (IFAW), 42.3 percent of responders indicated
they plan to buy toys or treats for their pets this year.

Here are some seasonal thoughts for you and your pet.
1. Take your dog for a nice long walk. Pets often feel a
little left out and bewildered by the holiday process and
rushing around making preparations.
2. Make a Kong filled popsicle for your dog. Put kibble in the
kong and add a little bit of cheese, microwave for just a few
seconds to get the cheese soft so it will stick the kibble
together and then put in the freezer to chill. Will keep your
pooch occupied while you open presents on Christmas morning.
3. Be careful when giving your pet Rawhide treats. It is a
source of conflict between dogs if one finishes first and wants
what the other has. Also, they do not digest well and if large
chunks are ingested it could cause medical complications.
4. Make sure wrapping and ribbons are promptly disposed of so
they are not accidentally ingested by our furry friends
5. Make sure chocolaty treats are kept out of your dog's reach.
Chocolate is not good for dogs and the darker the chocolate the
more serious the health consequences. Baker's chocolate is
especially bad. IT is a good idea to use the kong popsicle idea
when you are doing your sweets baking to keep your dog occupied
and out from under your feet during cookie prep.