Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital offers Pet Safety Tips
December 21,2013
Ridgewood NJ, Candles can be dangerous for your furry kids. Never leave candles unattended if you have pets. A slight nudge from a dog or curious kitty can cause disaster, not only for your pet, but for the entire family.
Space heaters can also be unsafe just like candles. They can burn a pet that gets too close, and if knocked over, can cause house fires. We want you to enjoy the holiday season with your whole family, so please be careful!
If you have a pet that likes to chew electrical cords, please call our office for some suggestions to avoid shock, injury, and possible death. Celebrate the holidays with your pet, and stay safe!
Tinsel is a holiday decoration that is very attractive to animals, especially cats. It sparkles when it moves and can lure an otherwise well behaved pet. Once a cat starts swallowing, its anatomy makes it difficult to stop, and it can cut through the intestines.
In addition, bright and colorful tree ornaments can attract your pet’s curiosity. Pets can chew and swallow these fragile objects and they may lacerate your pet’s mouth, throat, or intestines. They can also create a choking hazard. Please have a safe, happy holiday.
Outdoor and feral cats face health and safety challenges during the winter months. You can help by keeping your cats indoors. Cats’ fur doesn’t protect them from extremely cold temperatures. When their fur gets wet from walking through snow or being outdoors in the cold rain, they actually become more susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite; their fur chills them instead of keeping them warm. If you let your cats outside, start getting them acquainted with spending time indoors until they get used to not going outside at all. It’s safer and healthier!
If you take them out for a walk in the snow , when you return home, rinse and dry their feet thoroughly to help prevent dermatitis. Stay warm and stay safe!
Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital
320 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
(201) 447-6000
