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🎄🐾 5 Top tips to keep your pooch safe this Christmas! 🐾🎄 The festive season brings joy and treats, but it also has hidden dangers for our furry friends. Here are our top 5 tips to keep your dog safe, happy, and wagging as we start to prepare for Christmas: 1. Mind the mistletoe and holly 🌿 – Many festive plants, including mistletoe, holly, and poinsettias, are toxic to dogs. Opt for pet-safe decorations to avoid any holiday mishaps. 2. Keep chocolate out of paw’s reach 🍫 – We all love a sweet treat, but chocolate can be very harmful to dogs. Make sure it’s safely stashed away from curious noses. 3. Skip the table scraps 🍗 – While it’s tempting to share, festive foods can upset your pup’s tummy. Stick to dog-friendly treats! 4. Secure the Christmas tree 🎄 – Dogs (especially puppies!) may see the tree as a tempting toy. Secure it to prevent any toppling accidents and avoid low-hanging, breakable ornaments. 5. Create a quiet space 💤 – With extra guests around, it can be overwhelming for some dogs. Give them a cosy, quiet corner where they can retreat and relax.

🎄 Did you survive Thanksgiving? Now it’s time to prepare for Christmas! As you deck the halls and plan festive gatherings, don’t forget about your plumbing. Here are a few tips to keep everything running smoothly: Watch What Goes Down the Disposal: Avoid clogging by keeping fibrous foods and grease out. Check for Leaks: Inspect your faucets and pipes before hosting. Schedule Maintenance: Consider a plumbing check-up to ensure everything is in top shape. For more tips and to schedule a service, visit www.isleyplumbing.com. Happy Holidays!

🎄🐾 The festive season is a time of joy. For our furry friends, it can also be full of hidden dangers.   From holiday treats like chocolate and grapes to the onions, corn cobs and garlic (all toxic to dogs) used in your Christmas roast or BBQ, there’s plenty to watch out for.   Even unusual items like human medication and shoes can be hazards!   Outside the stress this causes us owners, unexpected vet bills can quickly take the sparkle out of the holidays.   The average cost of treating what we call "ingestion incidents" can range from $1,064 to over $5,000. In some cases, treating these incidents can run to tens of thousands of dollars.   💡To keep your dog or puppy safe: 1️⃣ Dog-proof Your Home: Secure rubbish bins, store hazardous items out of reach, and use pet gates to keep dogs in safe areas. 2️⃣ Provide Enrichment: Keep your pup or dog entertained with safe toys, puzzles, and activities to reduce boredom-related chewing or swallowing. 3️⃣ Train Key Commands: Teaching “drop it” or “leave it” could prevent accidents and keep your dog safe.   Want to learn more? https://lnkd.in/gcU97YC3   Here's to a safe and joyful festive season for all of us humans and our pets! 

Keep your pets safe this 4th of July! Fireworks, picnics, and celebrations can be fun for us but scary and dangerous for our pets. From loud noises to unhealthy foods, the festivities pose many risks. Check out this great article from the AVMA. It has great tips for keeping your pets safe and happy during and after the celebrations. https://lnkd.in/dReTwgY

Keeping your cat safe at Christmas. 🎄✨ Wondering how to keep your cat safe at Christmas? With unfamiliar hazards in the form of decorations and food, it's important to remember: • keep an eye on your Christmas tree, especially if your cat likes to climb • festive plants like holly berries, poinsettias and mistletoe can be poisonous so keep them out of reach • avoid decorations like tinsel that could be swallowed • beware of treats like chocolate, raisins, onions and garlic that can be poisonous to cats • make sure your cat has a safe space to hide during the festive hustle and bustle Share your own tips for a cat-safe Christmas below! 🐾🎁 #CatSafety #HappyHolidays #CatsProtection

This Memorial Day Weekend, let's fire up the grill and celebrate! 🎉 But amidst the fun and festivities, let's not forget about safety. Here are a few tips to keep your grilling experience rockin' and safe: 🔥 Keep it Clean: Before you start grilling, give your grill a good cleaning to remove any grease buildup that could cause flare-ups. 🌬️ Ventilation Matters: Grill in a well-ventilated area, away from buildings, trees, and other flammable materials. 👨🚒 Be Prepared: Have a fire extinguisher nearby, just in case. Better safe than sorry! 👨👩👧👦 Supervise: Never leave the grill unattended, especially if there are children or pets around. 🥩 Thaw Properly: Make sure your meat is fully thawed before grilling to avoid uneven cooking and potential foodborne illness. 🧤 Protect Your Hands: Use long-handled utensils and oven mitts to prevent burns while handling hot grill surfaces and food. 🍔 Keep it Separate: Avoid cross-contamination by using separate plates and utensils for raw and cooked meats. 🌭 Grill Safely: Keep a close eye on the flames and adjust heat as needed to prevent flare-ups and overcooking. Let's make this Memorial Day Weekend a sizzling success, while keeping safety front and center! Have a blast, stay safe, and enjoy every delicious bite! 🇺🇸🔥 #GrillSafety #MemorialDayWeekend #RockinRealtorTips

DYK that 'Brown Friday' is an actual thing? In our plumbing world it is a very busy time of year! Here's an example of one of our top blog posts that we are sharing before the biggest meal of the year! Holiday Plumbing Tips from the Pros! 🥔🚫 Check out this handy guide for what NOT to put down your drains this Thanksgiving (really ever). Protect your drains, and if you need help, we’re just a call away. 🍂🛠 #PlumbingTips #ThanksgivingPrep #GenzRyanExpert

Did you know Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires, especially cooking-related incidents? With all the cooking, traveling, and family gatherings, it’s easy to overlook safety—but not this year! At Get Safe, we’re here to keep your Thanksgiving safe and fun. From fire prevention to protecting your leftovers, these tips will help ensure that your Thanksgiving is both enjoyable and risk-free. Let’s make this Thanksgiving one to remember for all the right reasons—because nothing says “holiday spirit” like a safe and happy home!

While you're having fun with family and friends this Memorial Day Weekend, remember the following tips to help keep your pets safe this holiday: ⭐ Cookouts are popular this holiday weekend, but the food and drink you serve your guests may be dangerous for pets. A few especially toxic examples include alcohol, raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, and avocado. ⭐ Never leave your pets unsupervised around a pool, lake, or ocean. If you take your dog on a boat, we highly recommend having them wear a floatation device and keep them from drinking salt water. Also, try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains potentially dangerous chemicals. ⭐ Be sure that your pet has appropriate ID tags and up-to-date microchip information. People leaving doors open and loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms can all increase your pets’ chances of escaping. ⭐ Be sure your pet has easy access to plenty of water so they don't get dehydrated - preferably in a shady spot, especially if they are spending a lot of time outside. As a reminder, our hospital will be OPEN for the holiday.

😵💫 It’s 8:15 PM... Are You Ready for This? 😵💫 You’re trying to wind down for the night, but let’s be real: The kids are home all next week. The in-laws are coming in hot. And Aunt Vickie’s already texting about her “special” cranberry sauce recipe. 😬 Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gratitude, but all you can think about is how to keep your house from looking like a tornado rolled through it. 🎉 Here’s the good news: Serenity Cleaning LLC can’t help you with Aunt Vickie’s unsolicited advice, but we can make sure your home sparkles and shines before the family invasion begins. 💪 Let us handle the: ✔️ Pre-holiday deep clean. ✔️ Last-minute spills and messes. ✔️ The peace of mind that comes with a spotless house. ✨ You focus on surviving the chaos. We’ll focus on making your home look flawless. ✨ 📞 Call us today or book your holiday clean-up on our website. Because let’s face it—you deserve one less thing to stress about. #SerenityCleaningLLC #ThanksgivingReady #HolidayCleaningHelp #CleanHouseHappyYou #AuntVickieApproved #SurviveTheHolidays #SpotlessForThanksgiving