Dogs are curious animals by nature, they love to investigate everything you bring home. So how do you expect him not to notice the new Christmas tree? If we add lights, decorations and a possible place to pee…
The consequences of showing up at your home can mean that your tree ends up urinated on and even knocked over, but there is a bigger problem: that your dog eats the Christmas tree.
Maybe you didn't know but the Christmas tree, having pointed leaves, can pierce your dog's intestine. Find out how to prevent your dog from eating the Christmas tree in this article on our site:
Problems you may encounter
As we mentioned before, if your dog eats the Christmas tree, he runs the risk of perforating his intestine with one of the leaves long and sharp that the spruce possesses. Although not very common, it could happen.
Another problem that can arise when ingesting part of the tree is the risk of intoxication since it secretes a toxic viscous substance. For this reason, our site reminds you of the first aid for dog poisoning.
In addition to these he alth problems, a tree that is not fixed and well placed in its place can pose a risk if the dog plays with it. Depending on the size, if it fell on top of your dog it could hurt him.
How to prevent your dog from eating the Christmas tree
Follow this step by step to prevent your dog from eating the Christmas tree:
- The first step before the arrival of the fir tree in our home is going to be to open it and shake it to make the loose leaves fall We will pick them up and We will properly dispose of them. On a regular basis and as Christmas goes by, we must make sure that no leaves end up on the ground.
- Next we are going to check the trunk of the tree to ensure that there are no residues of the viscous substance it secretes. If you find something, clean it with water until it is removed.
- The third step will be cover the pot of the tree since sometimes pesticides that are toxic to your dog can remain there. If you decide not to cover it, avoid watering the tree so that your dog is not tempted to drink water there.
- Finally you must make sure that your dog cannot access the tree to eat it. You can use baby fences or another type of obstacle, although the best option is to avoid leaving it alone with the tree.
More things you should know this Christmas
On our site we are concerned about the welfare of your pet, and especially at Christmas you should take into account some information and advice since your animal does not know that it could harm itself or suffer from poisoning. We recommend that you visit the following articles to stay informed:
