{"id":58396,"date":"2025-11-18T11:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/58396\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:43:08","slug":"how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/58396\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your pets safe this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014\u00a0With\u00a0holiday\u00a0festivities\u00a0right around the corner, the San Diego Humane Society shared these tips to help\u00a0people\u00a0keep their\u00a0pets safe this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While\u00a0a time of celebration,\u00a0holidays\u00a0can also bring hazards\u00a0to furry friends.\u00a0Preparing for the\u00a0season\u00a0by ensuring\u00a0a safe\u00a0environment\u00a0may help pets\u00a0feel\u00a0comfortable and\u00a0protected.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Decorations:\u00a0Christmas lights or shiny displays might be a temptation your pet\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0resist,\u00a0especially\u00a0cats.\u00a0Putting your\u00a0tree\u00a0in a corner, keeping ornaments out of\u00a0reach\u00a0and tucking away wires are all\u00a0important\u00a0ways to keep your feline friends safe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plants\u00a0that are pretty\u00a0may\u00a0also\u00a0be toxic: The San Diego Humane Society urges\u00a0pet\u00a0owners not to let pets drink stagnant water underneath Christmas trees as it may\u00a0contain\u00a0harmful bacteria. Some plants may also be toxic for pets such as mistletoe,\u00a0Christmas cacti\/rose, evergreens, holly, ivy, juniper,\u00a0lilies\u00a0and poinsettias.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The San Diego Humane Society shared these tips to help people keep their pets safe this season. (San Diego Humane Society)<\/p>\n

Treat safety: Sweets, chocolates and other holiday dishes may be holiday staples for pet owners, but these treats may often be harmful to pets. Fatty or rich foods may lead to digestive issues for animals, and some foods like onions, chocolates and raisins may be toxic. The San Diego Humane Society also suggests reminding guests of these rules. Ensuring trash bins\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0overfill may also help reduce these risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Not all toys are for pets: Toys with\u00a0small\u00a0detachable pieces, such as ribbons, bells,\u00a0buttons\u00a0or sequins can be dangerous for furry friends. Just because a store may advertise a toy for pets does not necessarily mean it is safe for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Candle\u00a0and fire\u00a0safety: Lit candles should be placed high and out of reach. Fireplaces should also be protected by a screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pets have boundaries too: While it may be tempting to force a furry friend into a Christmas costume,\u00a0this may make some animals\u00a0very uncomfortable. The San Diego Humane Society\u00a0recommends some\u00a0owners try\u00a0alternatives\u00a0like festive\u00a0bandanas.\u00a0Creating a quiet space for them may also help when guests are visiting.<\/p>\n

Make sure your pet has ID: With friends and family possibly coming over the holidays, making sure your pet is microchipped and has an\u00a0updated\u00a0collar might make all the difference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we deck the halls and indulge in festive treats for the holidays, San Diego Humane Society reminds pet owners to keep their furry friends safe and comfortable this season,\u201d the San Diego Humane Society said in a news release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI) \u2014\u00a0With\u00a0holiday\u00a0festivities\u00a0right around the corner, the San Diego Humane Society shared these tips to help\u00a0people\u00a0keep…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":58397,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[23,100,4822,74,76,75],"class_list":{"0":"post-58396","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-diego","8":"tag-local-news","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-pets","11":"tag-san-diego","12":"tag-san-diego-headlines","13":"tag-san-diego-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58396\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}