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Twelve pet tips for Christmas
Lakeshore Advance
'Ihe 1 iumane Society reminds pet
owners that the holidays present
many hazards for pets. The same
things that slake Christmas special
to people may cause problems for
their animals. Ilere are the 01 IS's
Twelve Pet Tips for Christmas to
keep your companion animals safe,
healthy and happy.
The busy social season
I
lolidays are a busy time for visit-
ing and being visited -• you may he
away for extended periods or have
a house full of guests. If you're
away, have someone check in on
your pet or hoard your pet. Note
that your pet's vaccinations will
have to be up-to-date to be
accepted at a hoarding facility.
If you're entertaining, you may
wish to keep your pets in a quiet
room away from the noise and
activity. If they're mingling among
the guests, make sure you're moni-
toring them so that they don't share
your guests' holiday finger foods!
The glittering Christmas
decorations,
Christmas ornaments should be
"pet -friendly:" Avoid using tinsel on
trees! Curious animals are attracted
by the shiny strings and may swal- don't know what's in a package,
low them, which can lead to seri- don't have It
ous injury -and expensive surgery! under the tree!
Ornaments hung on lower tree You may find
limbs should not be breakable. out the hark
Also, keep your tree free of decora- way that Aunt
tions hate of food! Jane got you a
Barricade the water trough delicious box of
around the tree to prevent your pet Belgian truffles.
from drinking the water, which may Note that choco-
be dirty and contain pine needles, lute is toxic for
which are indigestible. cuts and dogs.
Be careful with Christmas lights! The sumptuous
Secure electrical cords and conceal holiday fare
outlets. Pets may chew on cords; 'Tab1e scraps
and keep pets away from open and left -overs
flames. an'en't just too rich
Some Christmas plants are toxic for your pets: hones
to pets. Keep your pets away from 111 the pleat could
mistletoe, holly, poinsettias and lead to serious conn -
amaryllis. If ingested, they may plications or death.
cause vomiting, diarrhea and/or Ensure that edi-
other problems. If your pet has hies in Christmas
ingested something you're unsure stockings or on the
about, call your veterinarian! tree are unreachable
'Ihe carefully purchased and Iov- by your pet and away
hngly wrapped gifts from dangerous
After gifts have been unwrapped, places, such as the
discard or store wrapping paper fireplace.
and ribbons, which could be dan- The winter wonderland
germ's play toys for pets. Always ensure that your pet is
You're not the only one looking wearing adequate Identification.
under the tree with curiosity. If you With more frequent comings -and -
goings, it's easy for
your pet to slip out of the house
unnoticed.
On colder days, limit your pet's
exposure to the out -of -Boors to
short time periods.
Lakeshore Advance
Molly Maguire and CJ Rodrigues are
all ready for the Christmas season.
Houo*v SEASON
The Bluewater Recycling Association and all its staff would
like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. During the holiday season, we normally postpone
the regular collection of waste and recyclables In order to
allow our staff to savour this joyous holiday with their family.
This year, Christmas and New Year's Day take place on a
Wednesday, so if your regular collection Is on a Wednesday, it
will be rescheduled for Saturday December i8th except for
Area Name
Goderrkh
Goderkh
Arron some
Northwest Recycling
Northeast Recycling
North Waste
New Collodion
December 27
January 3
Dec. 27 & Jan. 3
WRAPPING PAPE
Is this a familiar sight? As Christmas comes and goes, the amount of
wrapping paper left for disposal is extremely high. Unfortunately,
due to various reasons, wrapping paper can not be
recycled. We ask that you do not place any type of
wrapping paper in your recycling bin! We apologize for
any inconvenience this holiday season. If you have any
questions or concerns please call 1.800.265.9799 ext 228,
or visit our website at www.bra.org. Happy Holidays!