Pets and fire safety

A cat and a dog are not a hindrance to the New Year. But you need to responsibly approach the choice of holiday decorations, of which the most important is the Christmas tree. Live or artificial? If a live Christmas tree was cut down a long time ago, its trunk is dry, then the presence of such decoration in the house is dangerous, because a dry tree is flammable. The living Christmas tree crumbles, the pet may decide to taste the green needles scattered on the floor.

Artificial Christmas trees should be chosen not by their appearance, but by the quality of the materials from which they are made. Choose a quality artificial spruce that will comply with fire safety regulations.

With the right choice of Christmas tree, the chores do not end there. Put it in a corner and fix it properly. Be sure to provide the spruce with a reliable stand. If you are the owner of a large dog, remember that the pet can accidentally hit and knock over the Christmas tree during games. A great option is a hanging tree that is attached to the wall.

A well-fixed high-quality artificial Christmas tree without breaking toys, without rain and tinsel, without electric garlands with luminous bulbs is a guarantee of pet safety. Electric garlands can attract the attention of pets who love to chew on the wires. This is especially true for kittens and puppies. Veterinary experts advise owners of four-legged friends under the age of one year to do without a Christmas tree at all. Next year, your silly little one will already be an adult and will be able to assess the possible threat. Then the Christmas tree can be installed.

Prevent tête-à-tête pet with a Christmas tree, even a safe one. Before leaving the house, lock the room in which there is a New Year’s tree.

Spruce, live or artificial, put as far as possible from heaters and electrical appliances, stoves, stoves and fireplaces. Do not decorate the tree with candles or anything that can catch fire easily. Paper snowflakes, cotton figurines will not work. Do not keep open flames near the tree.

When preparing a festive dinner, do not leave the stove while something is cooking on it. If there is smoke in the kitchen, do not let your pet in there. An open fire, a hot oven, ingredients spread all over the table – too many dangerous temptations for a four-legged friend.

In the midst of cooking, it is better to send someone close for a walk with the dog. And give the cat a new exciting toy so that it is less attracted by culinary smells. Set yourself timers, sound reminders on your phone if you put something in the oven for a long time.

In the pre-holiday bustle, be especially careful when handling electrical appliances. Attracted by appetizing aromas, the pet can look into the kitchen in your absence. Take care of the protective caps on the buttons for turning on the electric stove and other household appliances in advance.

If you decide to decorate your house with candles, do not leave them lit in the open. Carefully consider the choice of candlesticks and decorative candle holders. Thin metal coasters can become hot from one small candle. It is better to completely abandon the sources of open fire in the New Year’s decor.

Never leave children and animals unattended near open flames.

Traditions are great. Many of us like to write down our desire on a piece of paper and burn it to the sound of the chimes. If you are one of those who like to “play with fire”, ensure complete safety. Make sure that small children and animals do not get under your arm.

Festive champagne can lull vigilance, and the consequences will be sad. Remember that safety is paramount!

For a dog, the New Year is an excessively noisy and fussy holiday, a source of anxiety. On December 31, it is better to take a walk with the dog in advance, while the clapping of firecrackers and the crackling of fireworks are still not heard on the street. On New Year’s Eve, keep the windows and balcony closed so that fireworks launched by someone on the street do not fly into the house.

Avoid fireworks during your pet walks. Do not use pyrotechnics near a dog or cat. Fire crackers, sparklers, not at home, but on the street, in open spaces. In a small room, pets risk getting burned from such New Year’s fun. Store pyrotechnics so that four-legged friends cannot get to them.

Remember that even veterinarians have a rest on New Year’s holidays. It is better to follow fire safety rules than to find an injury in a pet and urgently look for a specialist who has not left for the holidays and is ready to accept you.

We sincerely hope that our advice will help you take care of fire safety and avoid unpleasant situations during the holidays. We wish you to spend the New Year holidays with joy and in the circle of people dear to you and your beloved pets!