Three, two, one... Take a deep breath and listen... It's the bells of Santa's sleigh!!!
Yes friends, one more year we find that Christmas is very close. Colored lights, Christmas carols, Christmas trees, the letter to the Three Wise Men, and of course the Christmas spirit that is in the air!!!
At Christmas time, certain changes are made in the decoration and distribution of our homes, which also entail certain adjustments in the care of our guinea pigs.
Surely there are many of us who decorate our Christmas tree, whether in the dining room, on the terrace, in the garden or on the balcony.
We must take into account when decorating, that there is a member of our family who does not experience Christmas in the same way as us, our guinea pigs!!!
Be careful with the cables
We must be especially careful with electrical cables. If we have put lights on our tree, we have to try that they are not at the same level as the ground. A good idea would be to fix the cable on the wall with tape.
The glitter with some care
Glitter decorations are also often used. It is important that there is no glitter on the floor, since guinea pigs have their noses very close to the ground, and very fine glitter could cause respiratory problems.
We will try to avoid unstable surfaces, on which you can lean or hit, and that can fall on you.
Another important factor is decorative plants
Below you will find a list of some of the most common toxic plants for our guinea pigs in our homes, among which is the typical Christmas or Easter plant: amaryllis, anthurium, croton, esparreguera, azalea, begonia, bird of paradise , orchid, redodendron, ivy, boxwood, fern, diphenbachia, calla, cactus, carnation, geranium, holly, mistletoe, philodendron, primula, ficus, cyclamen, narcissus, daisy, dieffenbachia, dracaena, gladiolus, lily, hyacinth, joy, ficus , lobelia, vinca, amaranta, poinsettia, calendula, chrysanthemum, pothos, sage, cheflera, aloe vera, bulbs, violet...
We must try at all costs, that our guinea pig stays away from any of these plants, since in case of ingestion, they could cause serious health problems.
If we take these simple tips into account, we will make Christmas with our guinea pig perfect.
We attach in this article, a small decoration for the Christmas tree, so the little ones in the house can cut and hang their own decorations.
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everyone merry christmas
