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The Twelve Tips of Christmas
(09/12/2004)
Stress, over eating, accidents - Christmas can be a perilous time
for your pets. Leading pet insurance provider, Pinnacle Insurance
plc, offers some ‘top tips’ to help keep your pets fit and well
during the busy festive period.
1. Beware of Chocolate!
Dogs like chocolate but it is toxic to them if consumed in large
quantities! Store it well away from your pet.
2. The trouble with tinsel
Pets have a real fondness for tinsel and many other festive
decorations which, if swallowed, can cause intestinal blockages that
will need emergency treatment. Keep it out of paw’s reach.
3. Silent night
You will almost certainly have guests popping in throughout the
festive season which can prove stressful to your pets. Provide a
‘sanctuary’ so your pet can escape the turmoil.
4. Danger - High voltage!
For pets that love to chew, extension leads can be irresistible.
Make sure that electric leads are covered to protect them from
inquisitive pets.
5. The holly and the ivy. And the mistletoe…
Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia are highly poisonous to our furry
friends so keep them away from pets.
6. Flames + Pets = Hazard
Never leave a pet unattended around a lit candle. One wag of the
tail can lead to disaster.
7. Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Watch out for adventurous cats or playful dogs who could topple a
tree should they decide to climb it or knock into it. Also, keep
your floor clear of dropped pine needles, as these will prove
painful if caught in paws and will cause even bigger problems if
swallowed.
8. Eat, drink and be merry…
Festive fare is not good for pets and can lead to serious intestinal
complaints. Don’t include your pets in the annual indulgence!
9. Christmas wrapped up
Dispose of aluminium foil and plastic film that has been used to
cover food as pets find them irresistible. Wrapping paper should
follow the foil into the bin as it may also become an inappropriate
meal.
10. As regular as clockwork
The Christmas period can be very unsettling for your pet but
retaining its usual routine of feeding and exercise can help calm
its nerves.
11. Be prepared
Keep details of emergency vets who will be available over Christmas,
by the ‘phone.
12. Peace of Mind - a gift worth receiving.
Rather than toys and treats, a Christmas gift well worth considering
and which can save you hundreds of pounds on unexpected vets bills,
is life time pet insurance cover
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