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Holiday Hazards
Don't forget that your Havanese that loves to climb on the back of the sofa or sun himself on the kitchen table, can and will easily do the same to help himself to those tempting treats and holiday decor you thought were out of his reach . Havanese are also very intelligent and creative and will easily find ways to get to places you never thought possible. There are several items around the house at this time of year that can be hazardous to your pet's health.
Try to keep the routine as similar as possible. Don't forget walks and potty outings. Havanese love to be part of the action. Be sure to introduce your Havanese to all your guests but do allow your pet to escape to a safe spot if things become overwhelming. Your Havanese will delight in having a few gifts of their own to open and play with. A little forethought and planning will ensure you are celebrating your holidays at home with your family and not at the Vet Clinic with a sick or injured pet. Happy Holidays |
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, amidst decorating, wrapping,
baking and celebrating; keeping an eye on all the two legged and 4 legged kids is
quite a task. When you least expect it, you may find that your usually
well-behaved Havanese has suddenly become a snoop, thief, glutton, shredder
and destroyer extrordinaire. What happened? The holidays present many
challenges and stresses for everyone, including your Havanese. You may be much busier than
usual and regular routines may have gone by the wayside; a normally quiet house may be filled
with guests. The furniture has been re-arranged; there's a tree in the corner and there are
parcels galore begging to be played with (after all they are on the floor where the toys usually
are.) A plethora of intriguing smells waft on the air. Temptation is everywhere and
can be
overwhelming even for the most well behaved pet. 
Poinsettias, while not nearly as dangerous as once believed, are
only mildly toxic, but the sap can cause irritation of the skin, eyes
and mucus membranes. If ingested, larger quantities can cause
nausea and vomiting. Holly and Mistletoe may cause more severe
gastro-intestinal symptoms, as well as cardiovascular collapse.
Decorations such scented pine cones, preserved greens, dried
arrangements and wax fruits have usually been treated with
potentially toxic chemicals and can be dangerous to play with or
nibble on. Swags, garlands and tasselled runners tempt and tease
as they dangle, just begging to be tugged on, which risks pulling
down heavy ornaments, breakables or lit candles which can all be
a danger not to mention a mess to clean up. On the tables and
counters, pay attention to candy, nuts, chocolate and other sweets
or snacks. Breakable ornaments, tinsel and electric cords are some
of the major holiday hazards around the Christians tree along with
tipping or pulling the tree over. If you have a live tree, be extra vigilant so your Havanese does
not drink the treated water nor view the tree as a convenient indoor potty. Havanese love paper
and will be delighted to unwrap and investigate each and every gift under the tree, but what is
inside can be potentially harmful ie) Plastic wrap, batteries, small parts that can be ingested, or
choked on, toxic chocolate, etc.
