St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips for Pets

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Keep Alcoholic Beverages Out of the Reach of Pets
St. Patricks Day is arriving, and many people
are gearing up to celebrate the Irish
celebration! While St. Patricks Day is known
for its fun and high-energy celebrations, we at
BudgetPectCare want to make sure that your
four-legged pals stay out of trouble. While we
like celebrations, it is preferable to keep
potential hazards and pollutants out of your
pets reach. To make it simpler for you,
BudgetPetCares top safety tips are mentioned
below to keep your pet buddies safe, happy, and
healthy.
Alcohol appeals to dogs senses of scent and
flavor, and they will drink it if given the
chance. Please keep your drinks out of reach of
your pet. Animals can be poisoned by alcohol.
Remember, it includes green beer as well.
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Parades, Celebrations, and Loud Noises Might
Cause Anxiety in Your Pet
If youre throwing a St. Patricks Day party, your
pets might need to take a vacation from the
festivities. If you think the party will be too
much for your pet, keep these suggestions in
mind Use a crate to keep them in a quiet room
with a radio or television to keep them occupied.
The familiar sounds will make them believe that
this is just another day. You can partially cover
the crate to create more of a den for pets who
are prone to worry. Soft lighting also aids in
their relaxation. With a calm, soothing voice,
reassure your pet. As a responsible pet parent,
you should be aware that if something causes your
pet substantial distress, you may wish to avoid
the situation altogether. Use your best judgment.
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Shamrocks Are Beautiful, but They Are Poisonous
Shamrocks are lovely St. Patricks Day
decorations, but they can be poisonous to pets.
Enjoy their beauty, but keep them out of
Fluffys and Fidos reach. The good news is that
these plants arent particularly tasty, and your
pets are unlikely to ingest more than a bite
its best not to take the chance.
Note If your pet eats Shamrock, contact your vete
rinarian right away to assess the danger of
poisoning.
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Pets Dressed in Green
Fido as a fuzzy little Leprechaun has become a
popular costume for St. Patricks Day! If your
dog is used to wearing sweaters, hell probably
adapt to wearing a costume as well as long as
it doesnt obstruct his vision or hearing.
Understand that not all pets enjoy wearing
costumes, so if he doesnt, dont push the
issue. . . . Read More
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Bottom Line
Even if you dont intend to take your pet
anyplace, accidents may happen, and pets can
readily escape through an open door or fence.
Just in case, double-check that your pets
microchip is up to date and he or she is wearing
a collar with current ID tags.