Designer dog collars can be dressy, preppy, elegant, classic, personalized or just plain fun. Here at Feline Fido we consider our pets to be part of the family, which means they get to participate in the all the holiday fun, too. If you are looking for a jewish holiday dog or cat collar, we've got just what you need!
We have happy chanukah, festival of lights, dreidel and menorah and other hanukkah dog collars for the holidays this season.
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A few tips on keeping this holiday season safe for your dog or cat
Thirsty? Don't drink the Christmas Tree Water. Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach. Many folks also put additives in their Christmas tree water in attempt t make the tree last longer. Many of these additives are very toxic to cats and dogs.
Don't let pets stand under the mistletoe! While it's very festive and indeed fun to add Holly or Mistletoe to your decorating routine for the holiday season, keep in mind that these plants can cause serious stomach upset and even cardiovascular problems for your cat or dog. Try looking for an artificial plant – many of them are such good replicas you can't tell the difference between the artificial plant and the real thing!
They are pretty, oh so pretty, but are they dangerous? Lilies are lovely this time of year and often used in holiday floral arrangements. Many commonly used varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats.
Ooooh, Shiny! Tinsel and ribbon are just too hard to for dogs and cats to resists, but what they don't know, is that they can get lodged or twisted around the intestines and cause a serious intestinal obstruction. Dogs, puppies, cats and kittens are curious by nature, but be on the look out when you have kittens and tinsel in the same house. You may want to do without the glitter effect this year!
Glass Baubles - Glass ornaments can pose an obvious risk for all pets alike. They break very easily and if you pooch snags one thinking he just scored big finding a shiny ball to play with, just imagine the catastrophe when he bites into a ball of glass. Cats and kittens are notorious for knocking ornaments off the tree, when they break they can get swallowed or lodged paws.
Danger in Department 56 - Your Christmas Village can be another potential hazard, bright lights, piles of fluffy snow and lots of cords dangling from behind…please use caution when setting up your Christmas village. You may not want to buy bagged snow, which can cause serious problems for your dog or cat if ingested. A white fabric drape would be better. Also, be sure to tie up cords in a way they are not easily accessible for chewing, or to accidentally knock over your whole holiday town.
Don't forget, it's time to feed the dog. The Holidays often lead to long days and lots of last minute trips to the store, extra people in and out of the house and this can be very stressful for your pets. Do your best to keep their regular routine the same. Try not to change timing of daily walks, feeding schedules, playtimes and if applicable medication administration.
Who are all these people, and why are they in my house? If you plan on having a large holiday gathering, try designating one room your dog or cat is familiar with for them to have as a safety net. Strange people parading in and out of your home can be very intimidating for your pets. In addition to the need of some calm quite time, your guests may not be used to having to guard food, drinks and other hazardous items from a dog or cat – don't put your pets at risk of accidentally getting their paws on toxic food or drinks. Lastly, be sure that all your guests are aware there are pets in the house and make sure your pet is wearing his or her holiday collar AND pet id tags, so if they do happen to slip out during all the holiday cheer, they have a good chance of making a safe return home. It wouldn't be very Merry if you lost your precious kitty on Christmas Eve.
If you suspect that your pet has eaten a potentially toxic substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 's emergency hotline--1-888-4-ANI-HELP--for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit http://www.napcc.aspca.org .
