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Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday Season

Written by CAA Niagara | Dec 20, 2025 4:59:59 AM

The holiday season is a joyful time for families — and that includes your pets! But amid the decorations, holiday meals, and travel plans, it’s important to remember that pets can face unexpected risks during this busy time.

Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

  1. Watch Out for Holiday Foods: Chocolate, grapes, onions, and other common holiday foods can be toxic to pets. Keep treats and festive meals out of reach and only give pet-safe snacks.
  2. Protect Against Winter Hazards: Cold weather, ice, and snow can be tough on your pets. Limit time outdoors in extreme cold, wipe their paws after walks, and provide warm, dry bedding inside.
  3. Decorate Safely: Holiday decorations can be tempting for curious pets. Keep tinsel, ornaments, and wires out of reach to prevent choking hazards or accidental injuries.
  4. Travel Smart: If you’re heading out of town, make sure your pet is comfortable and secure during travel. Use a carrier or harness in the car and never leave pets unattended in vehicles.

Protect Your Pet From the Unexpected

Even with careful planning, accidents and illnesses can happen. CAA Members receive an exclusive 13.5% discounted rate on Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance. Our customizable programs help cover the costs of unexpected accidents and illnesses, so you can focus on enjoying the season without worry. Explore coverage options and get a quote online to find the plan that’s right for your furry friend.

Join the Fun: Happy Paw-lidays Photo Contest

This holiday season, celebrate your pets by entering our Happy Paw-lidays Photo Contest! Snap a festive photo of your furry friend, submit it on our contest page, and you could win one of three $100 digital gift cards of your choice. For a bonus entry, post your photo on social media with #HappyPawlidays and tag @CAA_Niagara.

Contest Dates: December 20, 2025 – January 5, 2026. Winners will receive an email from Giftogram to claim their $100 gift card.

ENTER THE CONTEST

*CAA Members receive a discount of 13.5%. Non-members receive a discount of 9%.

All pet insurance plans have limitations and exclusions. Specific products, features, rates, and discounts may vary by province and territory, eligibility, and are subject to change. Medical conditions that are noted, symptomatic, or diagnosed prior to enrollment, or during a waiting period are pre-existing to coverage and not eligible for reimbursement. Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits, and exclusions may apply. This advertisement is an outline only; policy terms and conditions in the “User Guide” will prevail. For all terms and conditions visit: https://www.petsplusus.com/service-claims/brochures-guides.

© 2024 All rights reserved. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance policies are underwritten by Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, distributed by PTZ Insurance Services Ltd. and Société d'Assurances Collectives (Sodaco) Inc. in Quebec. Sodaco is registered with Autorité des marchés financiers as a Damage Insurance Broker firm, in the following disciplines: Insurance Damage (Broker) and Personal Insurance (Reg#603622). https://lautorite.qc.ca/en/general-public/registers/register-of-firms-and-individuals-authorized-to-practice. Pets Plus Us Pet Insurance is available in all provinces and territories. Pets Plus Us®, Pets Plus Us & Design, and related words and logos are trademarks and the property of PTZ Insurance Services Ltd.

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For full contest rules, visit caaniagara.ca/happy-pawlidays-contest.
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