North Fork Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Home

November 30th, 2007 category: Real Estate News

We are currently wondering how to erect a tree, decorate it, and find it in one piece when we return home.

Our bulldog, Oliver, is fascinated with “shiny” objects- and the notion of a big, object laden opportunity may well be more than he can handle- restraint is NOT among his admirable qualities.

While we may fore-go a standard sized tree for something smaller (and higher up) there are other holiday dangers for pets that are worth noting.

No more chocolates on the table for guests (wrapped or unwrapped)- chocolate in large enough doses can be very toxic to animals. As “one piece” is never enough, perhaps we’ll pass altogether on this treat of the season- my scale will thank me in January!

While candles are lovely at this time of year, the hot wax (not to mention singed whiskers from the flame) will bear watching- placing them on out of reach surfaces will eliminate the curiosity, at best; at worst, Oliver will simply have to observe without touching!

Tinsel is a life threatening “toy” for either a cat or a dog. The shiny, light strings can easily wrap themselves around the intestines of your pet, creating the need for surgery- not a way to spend the holidays for you or your pet!

Holiday plants, such as poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe contain toxic chemicals that can create serious illness for your pet. Out of reach locations are imperative.

AAAAhhhh…LEFTOVERS! How difficult it is to deny Oliver a treat, however the change in menu can create sickness if they are unaccustomed to the treat. Vomiting and diarrhea are the result of gastrointestinal problems. Not on the menu for the holidays!

If your home is like our own, you may have “little people” visiting over the course of the holiday season. Educating your family about the dangers will help in eliminating them, and kids love the responsibility of taking care of animals. Let them help by offering simple guidelines to follow.

These tips are courtesy of the North Fork Animal Hospital. If you find your pet in an emergency, call them at: 631-765-2400.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home on the North Fork of Long Island, give us a call- we love pets!

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