With the holidays here it’s easy to get carried away with spoiling everyone in the family including our furry family members. Remember this holiday season that not all things are safe for our pets. It’s tempting to let them indulge on people foods and treats or to let them play with the kids’ new toys or even the packaging from toys. Some pets want to play with the wrapping paper, ribbons, and even the ornaments off the tree. While these things can be cute to watch your pet play with it can be dangerous for them. Or maybe your four-legged friends tend to get overlooked this time of year. Safely Spoiling Pets at the Holidays can be lots of fun and Purina® Waggin’ Train knows just how to get started with that spoiling . Let those furry friends feel special this holiday season without putting them at risk. Thanks to Purina for sponsoring this post.
Safely Spoiling Pets at the Holidays
Gifts aren’t always packaged in pretty paper and bows or found under the Christmas Tree. Spending quality time with those you love is one of the best gifts you can give anyone, even your pet. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays pets often get less attention than normal. They closed off from holiday parties or kept out of the kitchen during food prep. Families are often on the run more during the holidays and pets tend to be left home alone more than normal. Even though you’re likely busier than ever, be sure to spoil your pet with a little extra one on one time. Take them for an extra walk or to the park to play. Snuggle up on the floor with them and a good book. Chances are your pet would love nothing more for Christmas than your love and attention.
Spoil them with special treats. Whether you’re making homemade doggie cookies or picking up their special dog treat from the store, let your pet know you love them with a special treat while the family is enjoying the holiday cookies and snacks. People food is almost never a good idea for pets and the holidays are certainly no exception. Don’t let them have treats off of you holiday cookie plate. Instead pick up a safe and delicious treat the will love like Purina Waggin Train Jerky treats.
The treats come in 3 new varieties including Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Minis – Made using real white meat chicken with just two simple ingredients and sliced into fun-sized pieces, Waggin’ Train Homestyle Chicken Jerky Tenders – Made with real chicken that is slow cooked and then covered in little jerky bits of chicken to make it both crunchy and chewy, Waggin’ Train Chicken Jerky Curls –These 100% real treats are made with just two simple ingredients and are twisted into fun shapes that you can toss and flip ‘til your dog’s heart is content. All made with Made with simple ingredients, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Fill a stocking for your pet with special prizes just for him. Opening a stocking full of fun gifts is one of our family’s favorite parts of Christmas morning. Our dog Brutus is no exception. We fill a stocking with special things we know Brutus will love. We usually fill his stocking with a few new toys and add several different types of treats. Some years he gets a new collar or leash in his stocking too. This year in addition to his stocking we decided it was time for a new bed for him and that was waiting under the tree with the rest of the Christmas gifts.
While it’s not something for Brutus, the holidays are a great time to get a new sweater or jacket for your dog. If your dog doesn’t do sweaters but you live someplace cold, consider booties for him to keep his paws warm and safe from ice when he’s outside.
While there are many ways to safely spoil your pet, there are several things that aren’t safe too! Keep ribbon, tinsel, and other holiday decor and packaging away from your dog. If ingested it can cause serious problems for your dog. Remember not to give your fur baby cookies that were made for humans. You can always make him homemade dog cookies but holiday people treats are bad for him. Also remember to keep small parts and pieces from the kids’ new toys away from your dog. Even old dogs can have a tendency to grab something new to them and chew on it. Lots of toys have small parts that can be tempting and harmful for your dog.
How do you spoil your dog during the holidays?
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I totally agree. This is a very good post and a reminder that we have to give proper food and treats to our pets.
HilLesha says
That is such a wonderful way to spoil your pets during the holidays! I know that my dog would love something like this. 🙂
Claudia Krusch says
I have two fur babies! I make sure they are spoiled too!!! They are my family too!
Bonnie @wemake7 says
I don’t have a dog to spoil for the holidays but I always think it is so cute when dog owners get their doggie loved ones treats and gifts. So nice.
Shanéy Maharaj says
Don’t have any pets but this is so awesome. Wish more people would do this. They deserve a treat too.
CourtneyLynne says
Awwww I have two fur babies of my own and I always make sure they are spoiled year round!!! They are like members of our family.
Kiwi says
Wow dogs have beef jerky too? Didnt know that…interesting even got some tasty flavors that are comparable to human beef jerky!
Kathy says
I don’t have a dog, but when I did we use to get them toys and treats. These treats look like a great choice. Treats are always a great gift idea for pets.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I always spoil my Cats during the holidays. I get treats that i know they will love. I even wrap a few.
Shannon Gurnee says
Those look like some great ways to spoil your pets during the holidays! Your dog Brutus is probably very happy!
Ashleigh says
My Bella would love to be spoiled like that for Christmas. What a wonderful present to give to pets.
Lynndee says
We don’t have pets (yet), but I’ve seen how my in-laws spoil their dogs – treats, outfits, grooming and all.
Chubskulit Rose says
We do wrap some treats for our fur babies every Christmas. It’s a joy watching them rip off the wrapper since they can smell the treat inside.
Travel Blogger says
My dog will love the chicken jerky minis! We always have a stocking full of treats for him on Christmas, and these will definitely be in there!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
My fur baby is so spoiled! My vet tells me to be careful that he does not become overweight or else there will be “problems.” I have not tried this brand before but I guess I will have my darling fur ball try it. I promise not to overdo it.
ricci says
I don’t think I have tried those treats before but they look great! My girl definitely gets spoiled at Christmas but I try to spread the special treats out so they last all throughout the year 🙂
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
What a great post. We need to be reminded that our pets are a part of the family and it can be easy to over do it with them if we are not careful.
Liz Mays says
It’s always a good idea to let the pets in on the holiday fun. These sound like super treats for our furry friends.
Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says
This is really cute idea. Growing up my Aunt always wrapped special treats up for her dog during Christmas.
Paula Schuck says
I love this! Everybody wants to spoil their pets around the holidays, but giving table food can be dangerous, and it sets up the varmints for being annoying beggars.
Diana Villa says
Purina is a great brand! I bet my little tinkerbell is going to love all those treats and I like that they are made with all white meat 😀
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I’ve got to get some of these for my dog. This is a great alternative to table food, which you should NEVER give to your pets.
Jeanette says
We spoil our dogs when we have them. We would wrap presents under the Christmas tree and let them go find it. They would love the treats.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I usually make Milo homemade treats, but these would make perfect stocking stuffers for him.
Julie Wood says
These are awesome dog treats. I like to spoil my dog by getting these treats for him!
Krystal says
My furry friends would go crazy for that jerky! I will have to look for it at my local store!
Pam says
Our pets get their own stocking with treats and a toy. Can you say super spoiled? They look forward to their stocking as much as the kids!
Susan says
I have to admit I love to spoil my pet during the holidays… A great treat like this would be great for him’
Ellen Christian says
This is a great reminder. Our pets really should get pet treats and not people treats.