Perfect pet Christmas presents
No matter how you and your pet are celebrating Christmas this year, one thing remains the same – presents! Here are a few that your pets might like to find under the tree…
Illuminating ideas
Of course, we owners know our pets are always the star of the show. This Christmas why not make sure your dog lights up the room – and the park, pavement, field… with a safe illuminated collar or tag? Making sure your dog is wearing an ID tag and collar is not only advised but also the law. However, as the winter draws in its likely you will walk your dog in lower light levels. If you take your dog running or out at night then it’s a good safety measure to have an illuminated collar or tag. There are lots of options available to keep your pet safe and make them look magical this Christmas.
Cheers!
You may want to try giving your pet a different drink as a treat this Christmas. Several companies make pet-friendly non-alcoholic pet ‘wine’ or ‘beer’. Your pet may however, agree with us that plain water is best. Pet beer or wine is usually mostly water with some additional flavourings. These are thing such as like herbs, malt, vegetables, and bone broth. It's important to check ingredients and these should never be used as a meal replacement but rather a treat.
Never allow your pet to drink alcohol brewed for humans as it can cause poisoning.
Boredom busters
After a busy morning unwrapping Christmas presents you and your pet need to rest and digest. A boredom-busting activity toy will keep your pet occupied and help them have some quiet, calm time. Look for good quality, safety-tested toys that are appropriate to your pet’s size and chewing abilities. It's advisable to check any chew toys regularly for damage. Never allow your dog to chew them to destruction as ingested foreign matter can cause gastric damage and upset.
Home made gifts
Looking for the ultimate customised pet apparel? Why not buy a kit so you can knit your own pet’s jumper – for Christmas and beyond? There are great kits for dogs of all sizes (and Sphinx cats) available. It’s important to ensure that any clothing you make or buy for your pet is not tight, restrictive as this can cause stress or injury and they can also risk entanglement when clothing is worn so monitor them closely.
Pet tech
One for when Christmas is over (boo). For pets that are struggling with not having their owners at home all the time, a remote pet camera can help you keep an eye on them and give reassurance for you both. Some will alert you to barking, others allow you to speak to your pet or even toss them a treat. We even have a new generation of cameras that can be linked to devices and voice activated. These all make ideal Christmas presents for your pet.
We hope you won’t need us this Christmas but if you’re worried about your pet’s health or if you would like any more information on this or any other pet health related queries, please contact out team of Registered Veterinary Nurses.
There are lots of pet friendly and safe options for Christmas gifting for your furry friend. Take some time to consider their likes and dislikes and what is safe, and you can all have a fun and enjoyable Christmas.
