For a young puppy, there is probably no greater joy than exploring the world around him with his mouth. Everything he comes across he wants to lick, taste, eat. Shoes, socks, toys, buttons, cushions, the carpet, you name it and he wants it. If the object is too big, your puppy will bite pieces out of it using those sharp puppy teeth that can seem like razors at times.
So it is up to us, as responsible dog owners, to practice good puppy safety to make sure that they make it through this inquisitive stage. If not, this destructive phase can also be fatal for the puppy.
The problem is not only with something getting stuck in his throat, but so many things have harsh and dangerous chemicals that can be fatal to a young puppy. An unsupervised puppy is so much like an unsupervised infant, just looking for something to get into.
Decorations and Puppy Safety
Puppies are drawn to all sorts of decorations, and bright, shiny objects such as:
- pins
- magnets
- needles
- glass
- plastic
- wood
Many of these items can become stuck in your puppy’s throat or their intestines. Worse yet, they can actually puncture the throat or intestines.
Other Dangers
Another particularly dangerous item is soft rubber. The puppy can easily tear off pieces of soft rubber from toys and balls. These pieces of rubber can then stick to your puppy’s intestines causing intestinal blockage.
Puppy Safety At Christmas
Misha is over a year old, but this is really her first Christmas. At least, the first Christmas that she gets to see the tree with all the decorations and so on. So as Christmas draws near it is important to keep your puppy’s safety in mind, especially with all the lights, and shiny Christmas decorations begging for your puppy’s attention.
Be especially careful with all the electrical wires. You definitely don’t want your puppy to start chewing on one of the string of Christmas lights. An electric shock can be lethal to a young puppy, to any dog actually.
The Secret To Puppy Safety And Decorations
Actually, there is no secret, just good old common sense supervision for your puppy. Remember, it only takes a second for a puppy to choke on a piece of gift wrap ribbon or for some other dangerous item to become stuck in his throat.
Whether it is Christmas time or some other celebration, just keep an eye on your puppy. Telling him “No” will not have much effect on a curious puppy. It is up to us as dog owners to practice good puppy safety habits, and supervision is a key factor.
Recommended Reading
- 12 Dog Safety Tips To Protect Your Best Friend – Keeping your dog safe is an important part of responsible dog ownership. Consider these twelve tips.
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