{"id":3447,"date":"2021-12-02T13:58:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3447"},"modified":"2024-03-11T10:38:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:38:17","slug":"holiday-pet-safety-in-and-around-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/holiday-pet-safety-in-and-around-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s odd that the ways in which we celebrate the holidays are also responsible for negatively impacting pet health. Between the foods, guests, and routine disruptions, pets are inadvertently placed in the crosshairs. To counteract the effect that the seasonal holidays have on our ability to mitigate disaster, we offer this guide to holiday pet safety<\/a>. The more you can stay in front of at home, the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Delightful Spread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We indulge in special foods during the holidays that we normally wouldn\u2019t ever make or sample. Guess who watches every single thing that enters your kitchen or graces your table? Yes, the family pet knows that what you\u2019re preparing is bound to be super tasty. They may try to sneak a taste that falls to the floor, or worse, make a leap for the delightful spread on your holiday table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend making a special plate of holiday goodness for your pet to enjoy right before or during your holiday meal. A plate of steamed veggies like sweet potato, green beans, or carrots accompanied with a few bite-sized pieces of white meat can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following foods should never be offered or left out for your pet to sample:<\/p>\n\n\n\n