Christmas with pets

Some lovely holidays are approaching, in which we will spend time with our family, our friends and our loved ones. Obviously, within these loved ones or even the family, we have our pets and today from Dibaq we give you a series of tips so that you can spend Christmas with your animals in the best possible way.

Christmas is a time of great meals and, sometimes, we tend to want to share the most delicious delicacies with our dogs or cats , but we must keep in mind that there are foods that do not agree with them, and we should not give them to them, as is the case from raw fish, dairy products, sausages high in salt or fat or sweets and chocolate. On New Year's Eve, you should not give them the twelve lucky grapes, as they can cause kidney failure.

If you are one of those who loves the Three Kings Parade , walking through the city center on busy days or attending mass events, you should take into account the character of your dog to know if it is good for him to accompany you. In many cases, it is better for him to stay at home calmly than to subject him to all that stress.

During these holidays, fireworks , firecrackers and other types of pyrotechnics are very common and can scare both dogs and cats. In that case, it is essential that you remain calm to transmit that tranquility to the animal and that you accompany it by rewarding its good behavior with a treat. If you are on the street with your pet when these noises start, be very cautious, since dogs' nature is to flee in terror.

Be careful with Christmas decorations . They are usually bright and can attract the attention of our pet. Try to place them in places that are difficult for them to access and unplug the Christmas lighting at night or when you are away from home.

If you receive visitors at home, it is essential that your pet can approach people it does not know gradually, until it is confident enough. To do this, let it smell your guests little by little.

If you take advantage of these holidays to go on a trip , it is important to find out about the accommodation and the surroundings, looking for those places where your pet can enjoy a little vacation . Also do not forget that, if you go by car, the animal must be well restrained to prevent damage in the event of a collision, either with special harnesses for them or inside its carrier, which must go in the trunk if there is no risk of displacement (indicated especially for large dogs). If the animal is small, the ideal is for the carrier to go on the floor of the rear seats. In the case of large animals, you can use a dividing grille to enable the trunk, although this is the most dangerous option for your furry friend.

Whether you are from Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men, take advantage of that special occasion to give your pet a gift of their own . They can be anything from treats specially formulated for pets, a toy or some cans of Dibaq Sense food. They will love them!