Snow Globes and Other Dangers for Dogs at Christmas Some (not all, but many) contain Ethylene Glycol Ethylene glycol is odorless but has a sweet taste, which can attract animals, particularly cats and dogs, to lick up the liquid if a globe breaks. Ingestion can lead to severe health issues, including kidney failure, and can … Read more
Preparation Means Calmer Humans and Calmer Dogs This isn’t about expecting disaster.It’s about not melting down if something happens. Preparation = calmer humans = calmer dogs. Have the boring info sorted before you need it Save your emergency vet number in your phone.Not “I’ll Google it”.Saved. Favourited. Easy. If you’re travelling, find: Do it once. … Read more
Stress in Dogs at Christmas: Behaviour, Overwhelm & Emotional Support This one isn’t about poison or injuries. It’s about behaviour, stress and emotional regulation — because Christmas is a lot for dogs. Christmas is noisy. The house smells different. Furniture moves. People arrive. Routines disappear. And then we act surprised when dogs struggle. Dogs don’t find Christmas exciting. They find … Read more
Christmas hazards for dogs:Plants, Foliage, Furnishings & Small Objects This is not food — we covered that in Poisonous Christmas Foods for Dogs. This is all the other Christmas crap that injures dogs every single year. December changes houses overnight. Dogs don’t suddenly become careful. Plants & Festive Foliage Furnishings & decorations Small objects & batteries (this … Read more