Your pet may no longer be a curious pup who chews electrical cords or a feisty kitten who climbs your Christmas tree, but they may still find ways to get into holiday mischief. 
Avoid potential dangers and keep your senior pet safe and healthy through this most wonderful time of the year. 
Supervise your pet around the Christmas tree, or close off the tree with a pet gate.
Tuck all cords out of the way so your pet cannot chew them or become entangled.
Forego using tinsel if you have a cat.
Cover your Christmas tree stand to prevent your dog from drinking the tree water.
Hang breakable, salt dough, and edible ornaments on higher branches, where your pet cannot bat them off or eat them.
Lilies are particularly toxic, and should never grace your table if you share your home with a cat.
Holiday party anxiety and senior pets 
Whether your senior pet has always been reclusive or has become more stand-offish with age, they may not enjoy a houseful of people like you do.
If loud guests, frequent petting, and rambunctious children make your older pet anxious, let them sit out the party in a quiet room.
While you catch up with old friends and feast on hors d’oeuvres, your pet can enjoy napping on their favorite blankets and eating a long-lasting treat, such as a Lickimat smeared with frozen peanut butter, or a Kong stuffed with a kibble and canned food mixture.
Play soft music or turn on the TV to drown out the party chatter, and remember to take your pet out for bathroom breaks every few hours.
Avoid Fatty Foods 
High-fat foods are non-toxic, but can inflame your pet’s pancreas, causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and dehydration. Pancreatitis can become life-threatening, particularly in older, debilitated pets, and recovery often requires hospitalisation with intensive care. 
