West Newsmagazine 11-14-18
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W6 I HOLIDAY WISHBOOK I<br />
November <strong>14</strong>, 20<strong>18</strong><br />
WEST NEWSMAGAZINE<br />
@WESTNEWSMAG<br />
WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM<br />
Holiday Pet Safety 101<br />
By JESSICA MESZAROS<br />
Whether at home for the holidays, hitting<br />
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should take extra precautions to keep the<br />
holidays safe and jolly for their four-legged<br />
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS<br />
• Make sure any tree, real or faux, is secure<br />
in its base so a pet cannot knock it over.<br />
• Cover the tree’s water<br />
basin and clean up<br />
debris. Tree water and<br />
fallen tree needles can<br />
be harmful if ingested.<br />
Tinsel, ornaments and<br />
glittery objects can be<br />
tempting and dangerous<br />
for pets. Also, plastic<br />
bags can become<br />
a strangulation hazard,<br />
and smaller decorations<br />
like confetti may<br />
require surgery for removal.<br />
• Beware of your festive plants. According<br />
to the American Society for the Prevention of<br />
Cruelty to Animals [ASPCA], some seasonal<br />
plants such as holly and mistletoe are not<br />
safe for pets to ingest. Pet owners should<br />
consider plastic or silk plants as safe alternatives.<br />
• Keep electrical accessories such as wires,<br />
batteries and light bulbs out of reach.<br />
• According to the ASPCA, leftover bones or<br />
table scraps that contain spicy or salty seasonings<br />
should not be fed to any pet. Gristle<br />
and fat can cause pets gastrointestinal distress,<br />
and smaller bones can<br />
cause choking.<br />
• Don’t leave alcoholic beverages<br />
unsupervised. Thirsty<br />
pets do not know the difference<br />
between “virgin” and<br />
“spiked”!<br />
• If you’re hosting for the<br />
holidays, be sure to provide<br />
a quiet space for your pet that includes a<br />
pet bed, toys, litter box, fresh food and water.<br />
Also, be sure your pets get some outdoor<br />
time during the busy holiday season.<br />
HITTING THE ROAD<br />
• For longer holiday trips, prepare your pet<br />
in advance by taking them on short drives,<br />
gradually lengthening time spent in the car<br />
with each trip. If you’re traveling across state<br />
lines, bring along your pet’s vaccination<br />
records. Some states require this.<br />
• Always use a well-ventilated crate carrier<br />
large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie<br />
down and turn around inside comfortably<br />
4. A poem called<br />
“The Manger Throne”<br />
is the basis for<br />
which carol?<br />
when traveling. The crate should be secured<br />
so it will not slide around or turn over in the<br />
vehicle.<br />
• Go over the checklist. Do you have food,<br />
a leash if applicable, a water<br />
bowl, waste bags, a first-aid<br />
kit, any medication your pet<br />
requires, travel documents,<br />
etc.? To make your pet feel<br />
more at home, pack a favorite<br />
toy or blanket for the ride.<br />
Avoid feeding your pet in a<br />
moving vehicle as that can<br />
cause nausea and choking. According to<br />
the ASPCA, a travel-feeding schedule should<br />
start with a light meal three to four hours<br />
prior to departure. Bottled water is a safe<br />
drinking alternative, as water from unfamiliar<br />
areas can cause illness.<br />
• Never leave a pet in a parked vehicle.<br />
While animals and humans can suffer from<br />
heatstroke in hot cars in the warmer months,<br />
a car can act as a refrigerator in the winter by<br />
insulating the cold and causing pets to suffer<br />
from hypothermia.<br />
For tips on flying with four-legged friends and<br />
more information, visit westnewsmagazine.com
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