How to decorate an apartment for the New Year if you have animals

1. Pay attention to the Christmas tree

Dogs and cats love to gnaw on the branches of living trees, which can call they have nausea and vomiting. Choose an artificial option - it will not be so pleasant to chew, and the animal is less likely to eat needles. Make sure the tree is on a stable stand with a wide base, or attach it to the wall with strong string. It is better to put a small or medium Christmas tree - even if the pet overturns it, then there is less chance that it will harm him.

You can come up with an alternative to the classic Christmas tree. Let's say imitate it on the wall. Branches, textiles, colored tape and paper can be used. Another option is to make a minimalistic Christmas tree from boards or from books (unless, of course, your pet is not interested in them).

2. Give up tinsel and rain

Dogs and cats love to play with tinsel because it sparkles and rustles with every movement. But sooner or later, the pet will want to taste it. You will be lucky if the animal swallows the tinsel and after a couple of days it comes out naturally. But sometimes decoration

stuck in the stomach or intestines. In many cases, get rid of a foreign object in the body helps only operation. In general, it is better not to risk it and look for other decor options. For example, hang paper stars or lush textile bows on the Christmas tree and walls.

3. Choose unbreakable jewelry

Do not hang glass balls: the animal may accidentally break them and injure themselves. Edible decorations like cookies and candy are also not an option. For example, chocolate toxic for dogs. Look for unbreakable matte decorations made of fabric, paper, and wood - they will attract your pet's attention less.

Do not use wire hooks on toys - the animal may eat them. It is better to tie the decorations tightly to the branches with short threads or ribbons and make sure that they do not fall to the floor. They are dangerous for the same reason as tinsel - if a pet eats a rope, it can get stuck in the digestive tract.

4. Avoid toxic plants

If you want to decorate your house with live plants, check if they are safe for the animal. For example, mistletoe in festive wreaths can call vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, and in severe cases even convulsions. Use poinsettia - a shrub with bright red flowers-stars - you also need to be careful. She provokes increased salivation and skin irritation. In addition, cause unpleasant symptoms in the pet may holly, lilies, daffodils, amaryllis. If you decide to use these plants for decoration, make sure that the dog or cat cannot reach them.

You can decorate the house with other plants that are not dangerous for animals. For example, Schlumbergera (another name for the color is Christmas cactus), canna or white orchids.

5. Fix the LED strings out of reach of the animal

If a pet gnaws through such a garland, it can get severe tongue burn or damage to the lungs and heart. Therefore, it is better not to use cords along the bottom of the tree. Attach garlands to the top of the tree or decorate the walls with them. Turn off the lights when you sleep, before leaving the house, or any other time a cat or dog might be left unattended in the room.

6. Use battery powered candles

Candles lit throughout the house add beauty and coziness, but a pet can accidentally brush away the decor with its tail. Keep them out of reach of the animal and do not leave it in the room unattended.

You can choose the battery option. For example, there are LED wax candles on sale that imitate a living flame. A pet will definitely not sing their paws about them and will not provoke fireand you will enjoy the beautiful decor.