Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and for many of us, a party is being planned. While Super Bowl parties are very exciting for people, all the company, noise, and festivities can make our furry friends uneasy. Here are a few tips to keep your four legged friend comfortable and safe this Sunday:
1. Make sure to keep fearful pets crated or secured in a cozy spot. Football games mean cheering and loud voices, arm waving, and if you’re having a party, strangers. Shy or fearful pups will be much more content away from the action in a secluded spot. This can also help keep pets from getting loose outside as guests come and go.
2. If you decide to let your pooch join the party, be sure guests don’t offer them food they aren't allowed to have. Alcohol, chocolate, raisins, and onions – among others- are poisonous to your dog.
3. Buffalo wings are a popular party food. If you serve wings, make sure your pooch doesn’t get a hold of the bones! Chicken bones can splinter and damage your dog’s intestines and stomach and they can also get lodged in your dog’s throat and choke him.
4. Make one person in charge of watching the dog, so that your pet is being monitored throughout the party. If a dog is being secluded, make sure he is checked on and isn’t forgotten.
5. Give your furry friend something to occupy his focus, such as a dog treat or dog bone, or a dog toy you can stuff with peanut butter or yogurt. Chewing and licking are calming activities for your pup.
With just a little preparation before the big game you can score a touchdown for your Super Bowl party with canine safety!
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