Seasonal Tips

Holidays with your pets

Holidays are a fun time for all. The good times do bring some pet hazards that everyone might not be aware of.

Foods that we enjoy for holiday dinners can be toxic and in some cases fatal to our pets. Fatty foods, bones, and some decorative plants can be extremely hazardous.

When hosting a holiday party, be aware that your pet may not enjoy the festivities. If your pet is nervous around guests, put your pet in another room or crate away from the hustle and bustle. If your pet enjoys visiting with company, watch the exits, the frequent comings and goings offer many opportunities for escape.

If you plan on traveling with your pet for the holidays, make sure their vaccinations are up to date. Depending on how you are traveling, you may also need a health certificate. Whenever your pet is traveling in a vehicle, be sure it is restrained by a harness or carrier, away from airbags. Don’t store food items near your pet in the car. Bring any medications your pet may need, copy of vaccination record, and identification information should your pet become lost.

Petdesk, is a free smartphone app available to our clients. This app updates with our system daily. Once you have joined, you are able to have your pets’ medication history and vaccination history right on your phone. You are also able to message our hospital with appointment, boarding, and medication refill requests. PetDesk is available in the Apple App store and in Google Play store.

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For more information on pet safety during the holidays, please visit: https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/holidays.aspx