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Dogs are curious animals by nature, they like to investigate everything they bring home. Therefore, it is normal for a new Christmas tree to be a big attraction for him. If we add lights, decorations and a possible place to urinate to that, you know what will happen.
The consequences of showing up at your house with a Christmas tree can include getting pissed and even felled. But there is a bigger problem, your dog eating the Christmas tree.
Maybe you don't know, but the Christmas tree, having sharp leaves, can even pierce your dog's intestines. Find out how prevent your dog from eating the Christmas tree in this article by Animal Expert.
Problems that may arise
As we've already mentioned, if your dog eats the Christmas tree, he runs the risk of perforate the intestine with one of the long, sharp leaves that the tree has. While it's not very common, it's something that can happen.
Another problem that can arise when ingesting part of the tree is the risk of intoxication, since the tree secretes a toxic viscous substance. For this reason, at PeritoAnimal we remind you of first aid when a dog is poisoned.
In addition to these health problems, a tree that is not fixed and well situated in its place can become a risk if your dog plays with it. Depending on the size, falling on top of your dog can hurt him.
How to prevent the 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 tree arrives at the house will be to open it and shake it to drop the loose leaves. As the days go by, you should pick up the leaves that fall from the tree, so that no leaves remain in the ground that your dog can eat.
- Then, review the trunk of the tree to make sure that there is no residue of the slimy substance that it secretes. If you find something, clean it with water until it is gone.
- The third step will be cover the christmas tree vase, as pesticides that are toxic to your puppy may sometimes remain there. If you decide not to cover it, avoid watering the tree so your puppy won't be tempted to drink that water.
- Finally, make sure your puppy cannot access the tree to eat it. You can use fences for babies or other obstacles, although the best option is to avoid leaving him alone with the tree.
