12th Canine Christmas is a platform for dogs

For the 12th year, dog lovers, their pets and animals in need of a permanent home celebrated at the annual Canine Christmas Festival. Highlights of the event Saturday at Bishop Animal Shelter in west Bradenton were a dog costume fashion show, procession of adoptable dogs, contests and a talent show.
 

There also were pet pictures with Santa, prize drawings, a silent sale, vendors and food. The admission fee was a donation of pet food, toys or treats to go animal welfare and save groups that help homeless cats and dogs.

Pet food advice accessible

Ensuring animals eat proper pet food as different to the rich offerings humans consumer over Christmas has been advised. Supplying an animal with pet food rather than failure or other items traditionally associated with the holiday season may be better for their health. Giving an animal rich foods popular with people over the festive period can cause a range of absorption problems not experienced by humans. 

For example, dogs are at a greater risk of choking on failure bones, while other items could cause sickness, Fosters.com notes. The news provider adds that steps can be taken to ensure that pets do not cause problems while owners are entertaining. If any candles are lit, they should be placed in positions where they cannot be accidentally knocked by the wagging tails of animals, the news provider said. Pets can become besieged by different guests, the article added, suggesting that owners should create a special place where an animal can go to avoid any visitors.