The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending time with loved ones – including our furry family members! However, the festivities can bring unique challenges when it comes to keeping our pets safe, comfortable, and happy. Here’s how you can prepare your home and schedule for a pet-friendly festive season.
Pet-Safe Holiday Decorations
While festive decorations bring the spirit of the season into your home, they can also pose risks to pets.
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Avoid Tinsel and Small Ornaments: Cats love tinsel, but if ingested, it can cause severe health issues. Small decorations can also become choking hazards for dogs
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Secure Your Christmas Tree: Ensure your tree is stable, so it can’t be knocked over. Consider pet-proofing by placing fragile ornaments higher up
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Battery Safety: Many decorations include small batteries. Keep these out of paw’s reach to prevent ingestion
Shop for pet-safe holiday toys at Woonona Petfoods to distract your pets from decorations.
Festive Foods – Know What’s Safe
The delicious meals and treats of the season can be tempting for pets, but not all human food is safe for them.
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Avoid Dangerous Foods: Chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, and bones can be toxic to pets. Keep food scraps out of reach
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Pet-Friendly Treats: Offer your pets festive goodies designed specifically for them. Christmas-themed treats, and chew toys are great alternatives
Explore our range of dog treats and chews, perfect for the festive season.
Create a Quiet Space
Holidays often mean visitors, loud music, and bustling activity – all of which can stress pets.
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Set up a quiet, cozy space with your pet’s bed, crate, and favorite toys where they can retreat when overwhelmed
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If you’re hosting parties, ensure pets can’t escape through open doors or gates
Woonona Petfoods offers comfortable crates and calming products to keep pets secure and relaxed.
Gifts for Your Pets
Don’t forget your furry friends this holiday season! Woonona Petfoods has a fantastic range of Christmas toys, tasty treats, and festive accessories to spoil pets of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a fun new toy, a cozy bed, or some grooming goodies, we’ve got everything you need to make their holidays extra special.
Traveling with Pets
Heading away this holiday season? Make traveling with your pets stress-free and safe with the right essentials! Ensure their comfort and security with approved seat belt attachments, carriers, or crates designed for safe travel. Don’t forget to pack the essentials, including food, treats, bedding, and familiar toys to keep them relaxed. Portable water bowls are a must for keeping your pets hydrated on the go, making every trip smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
Keep Them Cool
Australian holidays can mean soaring summer temperatures. Ensure pets stay cool:
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Provide shaded areas, cool mats, and plenty of fresh water
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Frozen treats or interactive feeders can keep them entertained and hydrated
Woonona Petfoods has a range of cooling products such as cooling mats, bowls, and pet-friendly icy treat ideas to beat the heat.
The festive season is a wonderful time to make memories with your pets. With some preparation, you can ensure they stay safe, happy, and a part of the celebrations. Stop by Woonona Petfoods for all your festive pet needs – from gifts to calming aids, treats, and travel essentials!
