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William Vandervest timelord09 at att.net
Thu Dec 13 15:16:39 UTC 2012


From: Don Marr
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 6:15 PM
To:
the-dog-park at yahoogroups.com
Subject: [the-dog-park] dog proofing the holidays
Dog Talk: Dog-Proofing the Holidays
It's the season of good will, good cheer and good food. It's also the season of bite-sized
breakables, tempting buffets, berried plants and unfamiliar faces -- at least to
your dog. Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep your dog safe and happy at
home for the holidays.
Hang high that mistletoe. And keep those other berried plants that surface this time
of year out of reach, as well. Ingesting holly berries or poinsettia bracts probably
won't kill your pet, but it's likely to induce diarrhea and vomiting -- no fun for
him and an added stress for you.
No sniffing around the Christmas tree. However you want to achieve this -- with training
or by way of a physical boundary -- make it clear that the tree is off-limits. There
is just too much temptation: shiny, bite-sized ornaments, the metal hooks that hang
them, cords of twinkling lights plugged into nearby electrical outlets, stagnant
water, not to mention the weight and heartbreak should the whole thing come crashing
down.
Open flames and furry tails don't mix. Place candles on high and stable surfaces.
Never leave those in tail range unattended. And keep your fireplace screen closed
when not adding a Yule log or roasting chestnuts.
No booze, no candy, no chocolate. Year-round, it's best to stick with dog treats
for the dog. If you want to give him something special for the holidays, there are
cookbooks and online recipes for seasonal dog treats, as well as bakeries that cater
to the canine set. Candy and chocolate are bad for dogs. So are their wrappers. So
is that spiked eggnog. 'Nuff said.
Paws off the buffet. It's not just the sweet stuff your dog should stay away from.
Fatty foods, rich dishes, spicy cuisine, cooked bones -- it's all designed to wreak
havoc on your dog's digestion. Save yourself the heartache -- and him the heartburn
-- and keep your furball out of the kitchen and away from your plates, refrain from
feeding him tablescraps and leftovers, and cover your garbage receptacles.
Deck the doghouse. One great way to keep your dog out of the food, away from the
fire and safe from the good intentions of partygoers is to set him up in a room of
his own. At the very least, he should have a warm, quiet, comfortable place to escape
to should he become overwhelmed by the festivities. One fleece blanket, a few favorite
toys, a treat-filled Kong, a fresh Nylabone and a pinch of peace and quiet added
to a comfy crate or dog bed might be the recipe for your dog's perfect holiday.
Woof!
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