Valentine's Day can be a fabulous way to either reconnect with yourself or a significant other in your life through presents and delicious chocolates, but did you know the best way to show your pets love this Valentine's Day is to avoid all of those things?
According to the ASPCA's website, there are a few key factors to keeping pets safe during this traditionally gift-laden holiday.
#1) If you're using flowers to say I Love You, make sure you've got pet-safe bouquets. Every type of lily is dangerous to cats, so if your recipient has feline friends, send them a combination without that flower. It's also a good idea to keep those bouquets out of the reach of cats and dogs so no one accidentally eats something they shouldn't, or knocks a glass vase to the floor.
#2) Do not, under any circumstances, give your pet chocolate. We humans adore it, but it can cause "gastrointestinal, neurologic and cardiac" issues, as well as "vomiting/diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures and an abnormally elevated heart rate" in our furry friends.
#3) Keep the extra bubbly safely locked away. Dogs and cats can get drunk just like humans, but it takes a lot less liquor to get them loopy, and it can effect everything from their nervous system to their stomachs.
#4) If you've wrapped a gift for your sweetheart with care, keep the ribbon, paper and other gift paraphernalia off the floor. Dogs and cats can often get tangled up or ingest something if it sparks their interest.
Obviously, the best way to show your pet some Valentine's Day love is to give them the treats and the toys that are meant for them – no matter how cute they look begging for that piece of chocolate.
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