4 Ways to Celebrate Christmas with your pet

The holiday season is here and it is all about the spirit of giving and sharing love and goodwill with your dear ones. Since your pet is part of your family it is necessary to include him in the festivities and it is your responsibility as a pet parent to ascertain that he enjoys a safe and friendly festive season.

Here are a few tips to help your pet enjoy the festive season:

• Avoid overfeeding: Festive binging causes distress not only to man but also his pet. Ensure that house guests and family members do not over indulge your pet as it would cause him to have indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting. Do not feed him sweetmeats and chocolates and keep him away from unattended plates and beverages.
• Simple decorations: Tinsels, electric wires, baubles and other decorative pieces will grab your furry friend’s attention. So make sure they stay out of his reach as it would cause choking hazard, obstruct his digestive tract or cause vomiting. If you light candles ensure that you place them on candle holders and are fixed on a sturdy surface as pets are known to knock things over and possibly cause a fire alarm. Christmas tree should be kept on a safe place with a strong support so that it does not topple or fall accidentally on your pet. So, it would be a good idea to keep your festive decorations simple and attractive.
• Need for private space: If you are having a house full of guests your pet is bound to get nervous with all the noise. Make sure he has a small room to retreat complete with his bedding, food and water. Ensure he stays away from party poppers and crackers as the noise would terrify them and possibly damage their hearing ability.
• Give to the less fortunate: The true spirit of Christmas is about reaching out to the needy. You can make donations to your favourite animal charities or sponsor a meal at the animal shelter. It will be a fun time out with your family and definitely make the less fortunate animals happy on the joyous occasion.   

So go ahead and make this festive season different and worthwhile with your four legged buddy! Happy Holidays!   

Article by Harshitha