Thanks for the additions Catherine. Yes, POINSETTIA is very toxic for dogs, and though I don't know all of the others, there are other plants often given as gifts which should be put high on a shelf, and away from all pets including dogs.
PINE is also toxic for dogs, so I hear, so it's best to be aware of that. (Although Pine Needle tea is a healthy drink for humans!) It's okay if a dog is a peaceful sort who isn't the slightest bit interested in chewing the Christmas tree...but low branches could be irresistible for pups or dogs who can't resist chewing stuff.
Many dogs are left alone at home for varying amounts of time over holiday periods, as people go shopping, go visiting etc. Always check out the room where the dog is left alone, for any possible hazards (or if the dog is crate-trained and looks on a crate as a 'den' where it is happy to rest, then put it in a crate) A bored dog with a bit of separation-anxiety could do things it wouldn't do when the caretaker is at home.
Mistletoe berries are deadly. If there's Mistletoe about, make sure it's well away from dogs and the berries won't fall.
(Gosh! This all sounds like preparing for the 3rd world war -not Christmas! LOL!)
PINE is also toxic for dogs, so I hear, so it's best to be aware of that. (Although Pine Needle tea is a healthy drink for humans!) It's okay if a dog is a peaceful sort who isn't the slightest bit interested in chewing the Christmas tree...but low branches could be irresistible for pups or dogs who can't resist chewing stuff.
Many dogs are left alone at home for varying amounts of time over holiday periods, as people go shopping, go visiting etc. Always check out the room where the dog is left alone, for any possible hazards (or if the dog is crate-trained and looks on a crate as a 'den' where it is happy to rest, then put it in a crate) A bored dog with a bit of separation-anxiety could do things it wouldn't do when the caretaker is at home.
Mistletoe berries are deadly. If there's Mistletoe about, make sure it's well away from dogs and the berries won't fall.
(Gosh! This all sounds like preparing for the 3rd world war -not Christmas! LOL!)
