The holidays are about spending time with the people you love the most. Vets work for hours every day, but they also take breaks to spend Christmas with family and friends in your condo at Vela One. Suffice to say, a lot of accidents could be avoided when you follow these four tips.
Keep Pets That Are Anxious Safe During the Fireworks
Some pets do not like loud noises and get scared because of them. Make sure your pet is safe inside your home if you are going to watch fireworks because the noise could surprise pets. They might whimper, run away, destroy objects, shake in fear, or hurt themselves when trying to escape the perceived danger. Provide reassurance when you see that they are stressed or give them a sense of familiarity with a treat or a toy.
Check Your Local Vet’s Schedule
Before the holidays, check the schedule of your local vet to see their working hours and when they are closed. This is important so that you can see them before the holidays start to check your pet if they are healthy and that they can have some rest during their break. Giving them a checkup in advance lets you prepare what your pet needs during the trip.
Clean Up After Wrapping Gifts
Pets can be attracted to Christmas packaging, thinking it is a toy of some sort. While pretty, a stray ribbon can be dangerous for them if swallowed, and there’s a risk of blockage. In serious cases, surgery might be needed.
Be Mindful Of What You Feed Them
Be mindful of the ingredients of the food that you want to give your pet; make sure it does not have bones, grapes, nuts, the fatty parts of the meat, onions, or garlic. This can cause problems like vomiting, no appetite, lethargy, or diarrhea.
