Holiday Treats – Good for You, NOT for Them!

‘Tis the season to be… People are jolly, festive, and enjoying the holiday spirit.  Often this means lots of visitors, parties and TREATS! Our wonderful furry family members are often part of the mix, and although we know what their food limitations are, well-meaning guests may not.

Pets visit emergency rooms and vets offices more often this time of year than any other. Let’s try to help prevent some of those visits!  Here are a few suggestions:

1) Remind your family  to stick to your pup’s regular diet during the holiday season.

2) Make sure guests know NOT to feed your pup the goodies that are provided for the humans.

3) Have all family members help keep an eye on your pup so that food and drinks are not in your dog’s reach.

4) Feed your dog some of his own food before guests arrive so he is not hungry when the human goodies appear.

5) Have a small bowl of very tiny dog treats (or kibble) available in case someone “insists” on sharing a holiday treat with your dog, and make sure it is just one!  Imagine a party of 30 and each person gives the dog a treat? My stomach hurts just thinking about it!

It is our responsibility to keep our pets safe and if we can help prevent a visit to the emergency room we’ve done a good job!

Give your dogs lots of hugs & love this holiday season and always! (And don’t forget some safe presents!)

Stacie