Thanksgiving dangers, tips for keeping your pet safe

Thanksgiving pet safety tips! 




Thanksgiving is only a few days away. Maybe you have a dog or maybe you are expecting relatives to bring their dogs. Either way – here are common problems or emergencies that occur to dogs and associated with Thanksgiving. Knowing these, we will give you some tips to make your home safe for any pets in your home and these same tips may also make your guests more comfortable. 

How can you make your home safe and "dog proof" to the common Thanksgiving dangers? Let's talk about them right now. 

These tips are based on emergencies and problems veterinarians see on our around Thanksgiving. Please take special care with the following: 


  • Prevent access to counter tops – some dogs and especially cats will jump up on to counters (cats) or pull thing off counters. This is so tempting to pets with the succulent smells of turkey and food. The hot stove and hot items on counters can cause severe burns. Hot burners can also cause tail and hair to catch on fire. 


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    Here is another link to a really great article on safety during the holidays, including things many of us may not think about as being dangerous to our doggies.

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