Happy 1st December! Here are some tips to have a Paw-some Christmas with your pet!

Take Photos With Them:

This has to be one of our favorite ideas! Ask a friend to be your photographer (or hire one if you like!) and take a family portrait with all your furry friends. Add a Santa hat to the top of your pet’s head or tie a cute (but loose) red bow around your pet. Have one of your family members hold the animals and smile!

Dress Them Up in Holiday Outfits:

There are plenty of Christmas-themed holiday outfits or cute accessories you can put on your animals to get them in the holiday mood! A Christmas sweater (if the weather isn’t hot) is a great idea, or you could even tie a red, gold, or green ribbon around their neck (just make sure it is loose enough). If you want your own mini Santa Claus (or Santa Paws), a Santa Hat looks great on dogs, just purchase a kid-sized hat for smaller animals. Another fun idea is to dress your animals up as a present by decorating a red or green t-shirt with ribbons and glitter. Make sure you cut a big enough hole on the neck and the arms so it is not too tight.

Buy Them Gifts:

Gifts shouldn’t just be for humans! Pets are part of your family too so treat them to a special gift you know they will just love. Get a stocking or wrap up a few presents and place them under the tree for you to open with them on Christmas morning. Gift ideas could be toys, treats or snacks, or even a new outfit! If you want to, you can splurge on something big that your pet needs or ‘wants’, like a new kennel or comfortable bed to welcome the New Year in.

Make Them A Delicious Treat: A huge part of the Christmas season is sharing delicious food with family and friends. Include your pets in this tradition by cooking up some pet-friendly treats they will be thrilled to eat. Cheesy bites, tuna treats, or cookies are fun options, so they can feast while you do too! Make sure you cook animal-friendly recipes to ensure you don’t feed them anything they shouldn’t be eating. Try these tuna treats for your cat: Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna

• 1 cup of flour

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 teaspoon oats

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix together thoroughly.

• Roll into small balls and place on the baking paper. Press one finger down the center to slightly flatten.

• Bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown. You may need to flip the treats to ensure they are cooked throughout.

• Remove from oven and let the treats cool.

• Once cool, break any larger pieces into bite-sized pieces and serve to your cat.

• These cookies last when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few more treats throughout the Christmas period!