Seasonal Advice

DO ensure that pets always have identification.
DON'T keep pets outdoors during Halloween and the weeks running up to it as people start letting off fireworks earlier than Halloween night.
DO talk to your vet if your pet gets very scared from fireworks as there is a variety of treatments and medications that can help.
DON'T dress animals up in costumes as many pets find this uncomfortable and stressful.
DON'T take pets trick-or-treating.
DON'T let animals near bonfires, candles or other dangerous items.
DO make sure that rabbits and other caged animals are safely secured in a garage or outbuilding.
DO keep pets away from Halloween decorations and tell children not to share any sweets and chocolate with their pets.
DO take a pet suspected of ingesting a harmful item or substance immediately to a vet.
DON'T ignore animals in need. Report animal abuse and neglect immediately.

DO ensure that pets always have identification.
DO Stick To Your Usual Routine - Even though the festive season is upon us it is still important to stick as closely to normal feeding and walking patterns as we can in order that our pets are not put under any undue stress, as a change in routine can often cause pets to become anxious and unsettled.
DONT Over feed - For most of us Christmas means lots of great food and tasty treats but whilst a one off nibble on some leftover's won't do your pet any harm try to resist the temptation to overindulge your pet.
DO take a pet suspected of ingesting a harmful item or substance immediately to a vet.
DON'T ignore animals in need. Report animal abuse and neglect immediately.
DO keep your pet away from Christmas Decorations.
DO not hang sweets or chocolates from your tree.
DONT use easy to break (glass) baubles! Cats in particular love trying to knock baubles from the Christmas tree so try to use unbreakable decorations.
DO keep bringing them for walks - good for you, good for them!
DO be mindful of them when Visitors come round. It can be very distressful.