Bulldog Hazards and the Holidays: Protecting Your Bulldog from Too Much Christmas Cheer

Bulldog Hazards and the Holidays

When the holidays roll around, most people bring things into their home that wouldn't normally be found there. Lush green evergreen trees, bright red poinsettia trees, mistletoe, tinsel for the treethese are just a few of the many facets of the Christmas season in the average American home, yet these are also some of the most deadly hazards for pets around the holidays.

Dogs are especially curious animals. They get into any and everything that they can get into, causing them to be exposed to a lot of things you might think you already put up. This is why it is even more important to keep a close eye on your holiday decorations and your furry friend during those Christmas months, because there are more hazards in their environment than ever. Here are a few of the most common Christmas-related hazards for your pooch, and how you can help keep them safe in your home.

Poinsettia Plants and Other Holiday Greenery

While Christmas can prove an excellent time to bring some life into your home, things like Poinsettia, Holly, and Mistletoe can prove somewhat toxic to your canine companion. If they eat them, they may get a bit more sick of a stomach than you or they bargained for, so be sure to keep all holiday greeneryand other houseplants for that matterway out of the reach of your pet.

Chocolate and Candy

 Chocolate poses a significant health risk for dogs, especially concentrated cocoa or baker's chocolate. It is known to cause seizures in dogs and is difficult for them to digest, not to mention the fact that the caffeine present in chocolate can cause severe heart problems in dogs' little hearts. Just a bit shouldn't cause a problem, but too much holiday candy can be lethal for your dog. Be on the safe side and keep your dog and holiday treats as far away from one another as humanly possible.

Gift Wrappings and Trimmings

While ribbons, yarn, and tinsel look very lovely on and around the Christmas tree they can pose a serious hazard to your dog. Even stringswhat goes in must come out, and strings can bunch in the intestines and cause digestion problems for your pooch. Tinsel has been known to be toxic in animals, as well as cause serious digestion problems for your dog. Stay on the safe side and put all such things up, away from the reach of your pet.

The holidays are a beautiful time. Friends and family gather together and eat, open gifts, and spend time together and your dog is a part of your familynaturally, they take part in this. Some lucky pets even have a few gifts of their own under the tree, making the holidays an even nicer time for them. Keep this time a happy time for everyone concerned, and don't let your dog get into the wrong thing.