25 Dec Important Tips for Keeping Dogs Happy And Safe at Christmas (Part 1)

After a long quarantine and coronavirus disease, we are all eager to have a wonderful holiday to enjoy Christmas with our family and our furry dogs. There are many games, entertainment and traditions for this special night, some of which are harmful to dogs. So by reading this blog, you can learn the best and easiest way to keep your beautiful puppies happy and safe.

Decorate the house 

Holly and baubles in Christmas decorations are lovely that entertain dogs. These tools are sharp and fragile that can cause cuts and injuries to dogs. If your furry friends are likely to eat them, these objects will block their intestines. So it would help if you always kept these devices out of their reach.

Christmas lights

Watch out for the wires that keep the Christmas tree lights on. It’s better to use a circuit breaker for them so that if your dog plays with them, they won’t get an electric shock.

Christmas food

Dogs should also enjoy the delicious food of this feast. But that food shouldn’t make them sick or die. Your Christmas dinner is different from your dog’s. We have already talked about harmful foods for them. Don’t forget to delete onions, garlic, raisins, dates, grapes, alcohol, macadamia nuts and other poisonous foods in their diet. Fatty foods, such as potatoes cooked in goose fat or butter can also cause pancreatitis. Please don’t give them to your dog. Mouldy foods also contain harmful bacteria that can cause stomach ailments. Another harmful food for dogs is chocolate. So keep chocolates and Christmas tree snacks out of their reach. You can use dog chocolate instead. Cooked bone is also fragile and can damage the dog if swallowed. Therefore, the best food for them is simple and cooked turkey with fresh vegetables.

Walking around the Christmas tree

Christmas tree needles may fall to the ground. Collect them quickly. Because if your dog eats them, they get stuck in his mouth or if he walks on them, they stick to his paw. Dogs love and are attracted to the smell of the Christmas tree. So watch out for them. You can make a small tree for extra protection and keep it out of reach of your dog. It’s also better to provide a solid base for your tree to not overturn if your dog pulls it.

gift-giving 

Smelling is the instinct of dogs. They love to search, find and smell different things. So if your gifts are edible, keep them out of the reach of your dog. Don’t forget this lovely friend when giving gifts to family members. You can buy their favourite toy for them, but also pay attention to its quality. Cheap or low-quality toys can be dangerous for dogs. In addition to toys, you can also make Christmas-themed cookies. Dogs love to open gifts and enjoy them. So it’s better to be careful in packaging gifts. They shouldn’t be harmful to them. The packaging of their gifts should be simple; Because thread, ribbon or bow tie is tempting and dangerous for them. Eating these objects can cause internal obstruction or suffocation. 

Fireworks 

Fireworks double the beauty of Christmas. If you want to use it, consider a guard for your dog. So as not to get too close to the fire. If you use central heating, be careful that your dog doesn’t sleep there, and his coat doesn’t burn. Also, provide a haven for him to take refuge in if he is afraid. Pull the curtains, turn on the TV or radio to distract him from the noise. But never comfort him. Consolation means that you give him the right to be afraid.

Walking in winter weather 

Walking in winter and snowy weather is one of the beautiful pleasures of this season. If you take your dog out, be careful of the cold ground. You can use special shoes to prevent your dog’s claws from getting cold. Walking on icy grass causes slipping, and walking on salt causes contact dermatitis. When returning home, it’s better to wipe your dog’s feet with a damp cloth or towel.