As every year, we hope to be able to rest and enjoy christmas holidays as it should be, enjoying the garlands of light, delicious meals, reunion with friends and family and there is much to do at Christmas.
There are also many other things that we must take into account to keep our dog happy and safe during the festive season. We have compiled the best tips below to guide you, from food to Christmas decorations to sports training.
Meal
For us humans, one of the best things about Christmas is this exaggerated abundance of delicious food.
What a joy to find nougat and marzipan, champagne and other specialties of the holidays, but as you know, sweets are dangerous for dogs and that is not the only restriction, so avoid giving any food under the table and more during these days, which are excessive days in everything, a lot of salt, fat, butter, hazelnuts, the list of dangerous foods for dogs is long, so think about preparing a festive meal or buying a chewy bone that will keep him busy all the night.
If you want to cook your dog one good christmas food, here is a list of foods this can eat:
Turkey. Tasty and fine is ideal for your puppy, but make sure it is cooked apart from not having this type of seasonings, such as onions, garlic, cheese, fat ...
Duck and Goose. This is a meat that can also be eaten with complete peace of mind, but be careful to give your puppy a portion with bone, as it could cause internal injuries.
Salmon. In addition to being a big favorite at holiday meals, cooked salmon is a healthy food for your dog, but you should avoid smoked salmon, which can cause health problems because it's undercooked.
Winter vegetables. Brussels sprouts are a good option for your dog (don't tell the kids!), Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and peas are also very good foods.
Remember don't overfeed your dogespecially during this festive period. It can be tempting to reward your dog with tasty food, but it can be dangerous to his health.
Christmas decoration
We all know that dogs are like children, they like to explore the world with their tongue, feet and wet nose. However, Christmas balls, garlands, Christmas tree and other decorations that we usually place in all corners of the house are a mined playground for him.
We recommend that you place an artificial tree at home, since the thorns of the natural tree can be dangerous and cause injury to your dog. It can also be a good idea lift or secure the fir to prevent the dog from putting its nose on it or biting it.
Fireworks
Christmas it's like celebrating multiple parties in oneTherefore, it would be unwise not to mention the New Year in this article.
Here's another great opportunity to eat well and meet your family to uncork the champagne bottles, not to mention the countdown and fireworks to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
Unfortunately, this type of activity is not suitable for dogs and they are scared most of the time.
Activities and games
Why not invest in new dog toys? It's Christmas time after all, so we highly recommend giving your pup a KONG interactive toy filled with treats.
This toy will be more than enough to keep your dog busy for long hours.
Celebrations
Dinners with many people, with a lot of noise and too much enthusiasm, make our dog somewhat restless and it is that they can experience these days as if it were a stressful moment, so think about them also during these holidays that are to come.