Safety risks for pets abound during the holiday season. As animal health pros, we must proactively communicate them to animal owners. Despite ongoing warnings, pet owners need frequent reminders to help keep their pets safe.
Samantha Johnson reminds us that it is important to maintain good routines for pets. Adding travel or large gatherings to a pet’s day requires planning to keep things normalized for it.
Source: Acreage Life, November 2017.
By ensuring animal owners take a few simple precautions and apply common sense, owners can help keep their pets healthy and happy throughout the holiday festivities.
Also see: Modern Dog, November 2017. Protect small dogs from birds of prey.
Small pets can be vulnerable to raptor feeding behaviors. Small pets in new environments during the holidays may not be accustomed to watching the sky for danger.