Easter is just around the corner, this weekend. I believe a few tips from the pet perspective are in order.
Lilies (all parts) are toxic to pets, even just a little nip can result in an emergency visit to the vet for kidney failure. Please keep them behind glass doors or just out of the house if you have an inquisitive or new pet.
Easter bunnies, and other live animals, are cute and wonderful - - - in the petting zoo, in the movies, or in a picture. Please don't buy a real, live animal unless you're ready for all the work they require. Bunnies are wonderful pets, but need litter, litter boxes, hay, proper housing and food, and lots of attention. They can live up to a decade (or longer), and some varieties get large. Be sure you're in for the long haul, too many end up at the shelter. This goes for all the other cute baby animals too, chicks, etc. They are living creatures who need the basic requirements of life to flourish. A stuffed toy, a visit to the zoo, volunteering at the shelter, helping the neighbor, are all much better alternatives if you're not ready yet.
Holidays also mean visitors, don't forget to let the pets have a quiet space to themselves. This will decrease their stress with all the goings-on, and allow you to pay attention to your guests. Rich foods, even just plain human food is rich to pets, can cause an upset stomach or worse. Trauma from accidental foot steps, bites from over-stimulation, etc all can be avoided with a little forethought.
Hope you have a great and safe holiday.
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