Animal Holiday Tips

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Holiday tips to keep your pets safe by Topanga Animal Clinic

We wish you and your pets all the best as the year draws to a close and the new one begins.

It seems like we are often rushed and a bit stressed this time of year. Our pets can be a comfort and a reminder to slow down and take some time to enjoy them. They love being petted and our stress level goes down a few notches as we do it.

Holiday season adornments are attractive to all creatures. The ornaments, foods, gifts, wrappings, ribbons, lights and plants are all curiosities for pets. Pets investigate new items by sniffing, tossing, chasing and finally by tasting. Tinsel, ornaments and colored lights may all look like toys to your pet. Make sure they are out of reach and that your pet has plenty of their own toys to entertain them. After gifts are opened, watch the ribbons and bows so curious pets do not swallow them. 

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