IT'S THE MOST HAZARDOUS TIME OF THE YEAR

Although we love seeing you, nothing puts a damper on holiday cheer like a pet who's suddenly been added to the naughty list for partaking too much. As you deck your halls this season, please keep the following safety tips in mind:

• Candles, lanterns, menorahs: Never leave a pet unattended with a lit flame, as their curiosity could result in injury to themselves or a fire.
• Christmas trees: Trees can tip over if pets climb them or play with lights and ornaments. It's best to display your tree in a corner, blocked off with a fence or baby gate. Additionally, tree water additives are dangerous to pets. DO NOT add aspirin, sugar or chemical solutions to tree water if there are pets in the home.
• Broken ornaments: Shards can cause lacerations and esophageal or intestinal blockage if ingested. Especially keep homemade ornaments (those made from salt-dough) and those made from food-based materials out of pets' reach.
• Tinsel and ribbons: Glittering strands are tempting to pets and can cause intestinal blockages that sometimes require surgery if ingested. Avoid using any string-like decorations, including curling ribbon.
• String lights: Bulbs can get hot and cause serious burns if pets chew on the cords.
• Holiday plants: Pine, balsam, mistletoe, holly, cedar, amaryllis and Christmas cactus are some of the plants that are dangerous and even poisonous to pets. A full list can be found here.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

As we close out the year, please keep our holiday schedule in mind when booking appointments or picking up food or medications.

• Monday, December 26 (Christmas Day Observed): Closed
• Monday, January 2 (New Year's Day Observed): Closed

If you find yourself in need of veterinary care at a time when we are closed, please call one of the following BEFORE you go:

• AERA at (973) 226-3282
• Oradell Animal Hospital at (201) 262-0010
• BluePearl Paramus at (201) 527-6699
• Eclipse Emergency Pet Care at (862) 404-0991

This holiday season, let's remember to keep our holiday celebrations safe for our four-legged family members!

GINGERBREAD DOG TREATS

For those dogs who made the nice list this year!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup water

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour and ginger.
• Mix in the oil, molasses and water; let sit for 15 minutes. (Note: Dough will be drier than regular gingerbread cookie dough.)
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4" thick.
• Cut out treats with cookie cutters and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes until firm and let cool completely before sharing with your furry family members and friends.

Happy Holidays!

HAPPY HANUKKAH FROM GWLAH!

May your cup be filled to overflowing with the blessings of peace, joy and health throughout the coming year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We wish you the brightest blessings, we wish you the brightest blessings, we wish you the brightest blessings and a dachshund or two! Merry Christmas to you and your fur children from GWLAH!