Festive Dangers for Dogs!

[Catherine]

I am glad you posted this. If I can think of anything else I will post it. It is such a tempting time of the year.
Some of these dangers apply to cats, especially ornaments and ribbons. Cats will eat tinsel and garland and chew on lights.

The risks of lights being chewed, and decorations being eaten are true for rabbits and guinea pigs as well if they are allowed to free roam. I have even had hamsters under the tree getting into things they shouldn't.

I think some of these dangers also hold for birds. If you are unsure about a food don't risk feeding it unless you have looked it up. Birds might be attracted to tinsel and garland and try to eat them.

I think the big danger of the holidays is distracted pet owners and lots of new things to attract a curious pet. Taking a few minutes to pet proof things is time well spent.