Check purchasing and wish lists according to animal welfare criteria

This year, some people are clouding worry about war, illness, rising energy costs and inflation the anticipation for Christmas. The desire for peace and health sounds this year, it seems louder than usual. Others expect the contemplative Christmas days in these difficult times to be able to draw particularly long for strength.

In preparation for the festive season, the Animal protection . This starts on the shopping list when choosing the food for the cookies and the festival and ends with animal -friendly gifts under the tree. Eggs from behaviorally appropriate animal husbandry should be used for baking cookies. With many types of pastry, an alternative to the egg can also be baked in the form of nutm. According to animal welfare criteria, the meat for the Christmas roast or Christmas goose should also be made. "Farmers should be supported who rely on animal welfare and keep the animals outdoors. Regional goods are preferable to imported products because the suffering that arises for the animals during long transports is avoided," according to the State Animal Protection Officer DR. Julia Stubenbord on December 15, 2022 in Stuttgart.

poisoning in pets

In addition, pet ends should choose the location for colorful plates so that it is inaccessible to the four -legged friend. "Chocolate, raisins, many nuts and other foods are strongly poisonous for pets," says the veterinarian. Some things should also be considered in the Christmas decoration, because for example, Christmas stars and amaryllis such as tinsel and needles of the fir tree are poisonous for the animals and a common cause of severe symptoms in winter. For safety reasons, you should never leave your pets unattended with burning candles of an advent wreath or the Christmas tree, because this also happens regularly. Instead of a glass of Christmas tree decorations, natural materials can be decorated with tree decorations. Decorated Christmas trees are particularly attractive for cats and invite you to climb, which is why the trees must be fixed safely.

When choosing the Christmas presents, no products with real fur should be selected. Animal people can be given joy with animal sponsorship, for example. Under no circumstances should animals be given away. Unfortunately, after the Christmas holidays, there is a massive levy in the animal shelters every year due to rashes for Christmas. Animals from illegal puppy trade or animals from agony are often breeding, there are high follow -up costs and even further contaminated animal shelters. They can be supported by donating disused and intact blankets, collars, linen and toys. Local animal shelters, small animal welfare associations, grace yards and also animal boards are happy about a donation of money.

Ministry of nutrition, rural areas and consumer protection