Are You Giving a Pet as a Gift this Holiday Season?

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Are you surprising a loved one with a pet this Christmas? If so, make sure you do your research before purchasing your new furry friend!

NBC's WGEM refers to Executive Director Sally Westerhoff of the Quincy Humane Society for a few tips to follow if you may be giving a pet as a gift this holiday season. Westerhoff suggests making sure the pet you choose will fit in with the entire family and that you should discuss the idea with the family beforehand. It's also important to choose a pet whose temperament will fit in with your family's lifestyle. (WGEM)

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Are you planning on giving a pet as a gift this holiday season? Let us know on our Facebook page. If you have any questions regarding pet care or bringing a pet into your home, please feel free to contact the Bregman Vet Group to answer any questions you may have.

Canine Christmas Carol Videos!

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Pet lovers, this is a MUST watch video! Check out these hilarious canine Christmas carols! Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

Protect Your Pets From Holiday Hazards This Year!

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With the holiday’s quickly approaching, we’re sure everyone is looking forward to enjoying the season and the many festivities that come along with it! However, be sure to keep an extra eye out on your furry friends at this time.

You’re not the only one who enjoys the holiday season – pets do also! You can bet that at some point they’ll try and snag a couple scraps from the table of have some fun with your decorations.

However, here are a couple of ways to protect your pets from holiday hazards!

Decorate Wisely – If you have pets running around the house, try to avoid having plants around such as poinsettias or holly. If you must have these items in your home around the holidays, put them in a location that pets won’t be able to reach.  Tinsel and ribbons also possess danger for your pets. They usually tend to ingest stringier decorations and it can lead to intestinal obstructions.

Avoid the Problem – If there are certain areas in the house that your pet frequents, try to keep any items that may be dangerous to them (such as candles) out of the area. Also, there are many new technologies that can assist you with this process such as Invisible Fence Brand Micro Shields Avoidance Solutions.

Watch Your Plate – As many pet owners already know, there are tons of table foods that are unsafe and unhealthy for pets to consume. Pets can easily choke on bones from roasts or consume chocolate from a dessert and become very ill. Be sure to remind your guests not to leave any plates lying around and to refrain from feeding your pets anything off their plate.

We hope that you take the proper precautions in keeping your pets safe this upcoming holiday season! Do you have any other suggestions on how to keep pets safe during the holidays? Let us know on our Facebook page, LINKED HERE!