Got a furry friend you just love? Good for you! The comfort and companionship makes your blood pressure lower and your RealAge younger.
Now return the favor by keeping your pet healthy, too. Here are five holiday staples you need to keep out of reach, so Fido and Fluffy stay safe.
5 Keep-'Em-Happy Holiday Tips for Pet
1. Hang it high. String decorative lights (candles, too!) high enough to be out of reach, and keep the wires hidden, so pets don't munch on them. And unplug items when you're planning to be away.
2. Gather the green. Holly, mistletoe, and some lillies could be deadly to pets if nibbled. And poinsettias may make pets sick. Save plants for pet-free zones.
3. Make sweet sense. Wrapped boxes of chocolates may be hidden from sight, but pets can sniff 'em out -- a major danger because the theobromine in chocolate is toxic to many animals. Stash sweets in the closet until the big day.
4. Let it snow -- but wash pet paws afterward. If they've traipsed through frozen walkways treated with chemical salts, their paws may get irritated.
5. Think string! Properly dispose of ribbon, turkey bindings, and package string so pets don't make a meal out of them -- and tangle up their insides in the process.
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Now return the favor by keeping your pet healthy, too. Here are five holiday staples you need to keep out of reach, so Fido and Fluffy stay safe.
5 Keep-'Em-Happy Holiday Tips for Pet
1. Hang it high. String decorative lights (candles, too!) high enough to be out of reach, and keep the wires hidden, so pets don't munch on them. And unplug items when you're planning to be away.
2. Gather the green. Holly, mistletoe, and some lillies could be deadly to pets if nibbled. And poinsettias may make pets sick. Save plants for pet-free zones.
3. Make sweet sense. Wrapped boxes of chocolates may be hidden from sight, but pets can sniff 'em out -- a major danger because the theobromine in chocolate is toxic to many animals. Stash sweets in the closet until the big day.
4. Let it snow -- but wash pet paws afterward. If they've traipsed through frozen walkways treated with chemical salts, their paws may get irritated.
5. Think string! Properly dispose of ribbon, turkey bindings, and package string so pets don't make a meal out of them -- and tangle up their insides in the process.
Do you like tips like these? Get one every week by signing up for DogAge or CatAge!
RealAge Benefit: Owning a dog and walking the dog regularly can make your RealAge as much as 1 year younger.
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