[nagdu] holiday safety

[Tami Kinney]

Julie,

Thanks! Like I'm not neurotic enough at Christmas... //

These are all great puppy safety measures for sure! And while poodle is 
old enough to know better... That doesn't mean she won't!

Cheers,

Tami

On 12/14/2011 08:54 AM, Julie J. wrote:
>
> Heya all!
>
>
> I'm still here and still reading. I thought I'd send this quick reminder
> about special concerns around the holidays. I don't think everything on
> the below list is particularly applicable to guide dogs. I mean I'd hope
> by the time a dog is working as a guide that it would have learned not
> to chew on electrical cords. Still it's good info. I took this excerpt
> from:
> http://www.akc.org/public_education/holiday_safety.cfm
>
> Christmas
>
> * Holly, mistletoe and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs. Make
> sure they are kept in places your dog cannot reach.
> * Do not put lights on the lower branches of your tree. They may get
> very hot and burn your dog.
> * Watch out for electrical cords. Pets often try to chew them and
> get badly shocked or electrocuted. Place them out of reach.
> * Avoid glass ornaments, which break easily and may cut a dog's feet
> or mouth.
> * Do not use edible ornaments, or cranberry or popcorn strings. Your
> dog may knock the tree over in an attempt to reach them.
> * Keep other ornaments off the lower branches; if your dog chews or
> eats an ornament, he can be made sick by the materials or paint.
> * Both live and artificial tree needles are sharp and indigestible.
> Keep your tree blocked off (with a playpen or other "fence") or in
> a room that is not accessible to your dog.
> * Tinsel can be dangerous for dogs. It may obstruct circulation and,
> if swallowed, block the intestines.
> * Keep burning candles on high tables or mantels, out of the way of
> your dog's wagging tail.
> * Review canine holiday gifts for safety. Small plastic toys or
> bones may pose choking hazards.
> * Your dog may want to investigate wrapped packages; keep them out
> of reach.
>
> Happy Holidays!
> Julie
>
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