{"id":420,"date":"2020-11-30T19:20:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T19:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=420"},"modified":"2020-11-30T19:20:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T19:20:14","slug":"december-2020-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/december-2020-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2020 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Protect Your Christmas Tree from Your Cats <\/a>
\nGift Ideas for the Pet Who Has Everything<\/a>
\nGetting a Puppy for Christmas? Rescue instead!<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHow to Protect Your Christmas Tree from Your Cats <\/strong>
\nHolidays are a great time for family, friends, and pets. If you have a Christmas tree, you may wonder how to protect it from a potential feline attack.<\/p>\n

Although you love your cat, holiday d\u00e9cor in the home can pose some problems. \u201cRest assured that if a cat can climb something, they probably will climb it,\u201d according to the article, \u201cHow to Keep Your Cat Out of the Christmas Tree\u201d at PreventiveVet.com. \u201cAnd that includes your Christmas tree!\u201d<\/p>\n

While you don\u2019t want your cat to destroy the tree, it\u2019s also important to keep your cat safe.<\/p>\n

You can actually try a smaller, slimmer tree. \u201cThey can be another option in keeping your cat at bay, because of lack of area to climb,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n

Cat parents will also want to deter the cat from marking the Christmas tree, according to the article, \u201cHow to Cat-Proof Your Christmas Tree (Or At Least Try To)\u201d at Pet Central.<\/p>\n

The Pet Central article suggests the following safety measures to cat-proof your tree:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tAnchor the tree to the wall or ceiling so that it doesn\u2019t fall over if your cat climbs it.
\n\u2022\tKeep an eye on glass ornaments and sharp objects. If a cat gets hold of these, it can be dangerous.
\n\u2022\tElectric cords are unsafe, so cover them to ensure your cat can\u2019t chew on them.
\n\u2022\tIf you have a fresh tree, cover the basin under the tree because the water is often treated with chemicals and can be toxic to cats.
\n\u2022\tAvoid tinsel as it can be a choking hazard.
\n\u2022\tTry to separate your cat and the Christmas tree if possible.<\/p>\n

There are ways to keep your cats safe and your Christmas tree looking wonderful by keeping close watch on both. Enjoy the holidays!<\/p>\n

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\nGift Ideas for the Pet Who Has Everything <\/strong>
\nThe holidays are here. So, what do you get the pet who has everything? Even if you spoil your dog or cat throughout the year, you still want to make their holiday special.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a host of great gifts whether your home has dogs or cats or both.<\/p>\n

The article, \u201cThe Best Dog Christmas Gifts to Give Your Pup This Year\u201d at Pet Central has fun ideas for the dog in your life.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tYour dog will love it when meals are on time. Check out Arf Pets Automatic Feeder.
\n\u2022\tDon\u2019t keep the Christmas cookies all to yourself! Bake up some canine treats with Whisk & Wag Apple & Cinnamon Dog Treat Mix. Yum!
\n\u2022\tA cute pair of PJs will help your dog get cozy and you can both sit around the fireplace. Frisco Snowy Nights Dog Cozy Fleece PJs are just what the dog ordered.
\n\u2022\tThe Wobble Wag Giggle Ball Squeaky Dog Toy is interactive and \u201cmakes attention-getting noises when moved or shaken and is a sure way to keep your dog busy whether they are playing with you or on their own,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n

For that special feline in your life, the article, \u201cChristmas Gifts for Cats: The Best Gift Ideas for an Un-fur-getable Holiday\u201d suggests the following gifts:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tThe SmartyKat Hot Pursuit Electronic Concealed Motion Cat Toy brings out the hunter in your cat during playtime.
\n\u2022\tCats can never get enough of a good scratching post. Check out the Frisco Cactus Cat Scratching Post.
\n\u2022\tThe Frisco Peek-a-Boo Cat Chute Cat Toy is for the cat who loves to explore enclosed areas.
\n\u2022\tIf your cat loves catnip, you can try the Yeowww! Catnip Yellow Banana Cat Toy.<\/p>\n

Now you just have to decide. There\u2019s so many options for pet gifts that you may just have to get them all.<\/p>\n

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\nGetting a Puppy for Christmas? Rescue instead! <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have put a lot of thought into getting a Christmas puppy, remember that adopting is probably the best option. There\u2019s tons of puppies available for adoption through various shelters and rescues. All it takes is a little research.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you adopt a pup for the holidays, you\u2019ve not only made someone the happiest kid (or adult) in the world; you\u2019ve also saved a life,\u201d according to the article, \u201cA puppy for Christmas,\u201d at Best Friends Animal Society. \u201cAnd there\u2019s no greater gift than that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Before you adopt a new puppy, there are important things to take into consideration, according to the article, \u201cPets as Presents: A Good Idea?\u201d at Petfinder.com. Is your family ready for a pet and the responsibility that comes with it? Some things to think about include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tAges of your children.
\n\u2022\tCan you handle the costs, including adoption fee, vet care, food, etc.?
\n\u2022\tCan you commit to the puppy for his lifetime, which can be up to 15 years.
\n\u2022\tLearn about everything that caring for a puppy includes. \u201cDon\u2019t forget that an animal\u2019s an animal,\u201d the Petfinder article said. \u201cThat means cleaning up bathroom accidents and vomit, picked at furniture if you want a cat and dealing with other typical animal behaviors.\u201d<\/p>\n

The more you read, the more educated you\u2019ll be and know what to expect.<\/p>\n

Your local animal shelter is a great place to start. \u201cAccording to the ASPCA, each year millions of dogs enter shelters, yet of the approximately 59 million owned dogs in this country, less than 20 percent are shelter adoptees,\u201d the Petfinder article said. \u201cBy adopting at a shelter, you\u2019re giving a homeless pet a new chance at life.\u201d<\/p>\n

What a great way to start the holiday by giving an animal a well-deserved loving home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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