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PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR THE COOLER WEATHER &
THE HOLIDAY SEASON
by Camy Thumwood       Nov 2011

Things you should think about to protect your pets with the change of temperatures
and through the holiday season:

Leaves are changing colors, and brisk autumn winds are starting with longer nights and cooler temperatures which all signify the beginning of fall and the onset of winter.  We often welcome this relief from the heat, and so do our pets!  But please make sure you are doing all that you can to protect your pet from the hazards that come with the changing seasons.  Plus, Hanukkah and Christmas is a wonderful time of year - but not always for your pets!  Remember pets need to be part of the family activities, but safely.

The important thing to remember is that most pet related dangers are easy to avoid if you know what to look for and how to plan to avoid them.  Remember which holiday foods and plants can cause harm to pets and what ones should be avoided.

My Guide to Pet Safety walks you through all the holidays with step by step instructions and safety tips you can use, so your home can be pet safe and you can have a happy holiday season including everyone in your family.

Here's just two important tips from my book that most pet parents disregard when entertaining during the holidays;

1.Plan ahead to avoid problems and fine-tune your guest list to “pet people” during your holiday
  gatherings at home.

2.“Good holiday etiquette” means that pet owners take steps to make sure pets are well
  mannered during the festivities. Guests will not appreciate your drooling Fido or furry additions            to their good clothing.

This is a good time to consider bringing your outdoor pets inside. If your pet absolutely must remain outdoors, they need to be able to escape the cold and the wind. Get a warm insulated pet house that is big enough for your pet to stand up and turn around but small enough to trap their body heat. Elevate the house and make sure there is warm, thick bedding.

Cats may crawl under the hood of a car to keep warm when it is cold. Before you turn your engine on, bang on the hood of your car or honk the horn.

Beware of Chocolate: Chocolate is highly toxic to pets. Even a small amount of dark chocolate has the potential to be fatal, and death from chocolate toxicity can occur within 24 hours

Beware of Fire: Don’t leave candles where they could be knocked over by a swinging tail or a curious cat. Not only could your pet start a fire but they also could get burned in the process.


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