How to Have a Dog-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, you may be figuring out your plans for the holiday. And if you're celebrating the day with your dog, it's important to keep it pet-friendly. So, here are some ideas on how to best celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your pup.

Dress Your Dog in Green

Since the holiday is pretty much all about the color green, it only makes sense to dress your dog in the color, too. So, if you're planning to dress up in green, be sure to dress your dog in green, too. If you want to make your dog's costume even more festive, you can get a green-colored dog coat designed to fit his size.

Take Your Dog to See the Parade

If you and your pup enjoy parades, going to see the St. Patrick's Day parade is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Just be sure that your pup doesn't get too hot in the crowds.

If your dog will be wearing a costume, be sure to bring along a change of clothes because they may get ruined in the parade. Also, if you're planning to take your dog to the parade, make sure he's been vaccinated against parvo and distemper (and recently).

If you've got a pup who's older than four months, we suggest getting a parvo and distemper vaccination. Puppies can start their vaccination schedule as young as eight weeks, so be sure to talk to your vet about your pup's vaccination schedule.

If your pup isn't vaccinated against these diseases, he can potentially get sick from being in the crowds at the parade.

Serve Dog-Friendly Irish Food

St. Patrick’s Day is all about the food. So, if you're planning to have an Irish-themed celebration with you and your pup, it's important to serve food that is safe for your dog to eat.

Some dog-friendly Irish food ideas include hot dogs served with a side of Irish potato skins and carrots, ham and potatoes, corned beef and cabbage, shrimp and rice, and fish and chips.

The green food coloring in green beers and green grass-shaped cookies can make dogs sick, so avoid serving those. And since humans also tend to eat a lot of junk food during holiday celebrations, it's important to hold off on any human junk food until after your pup is in bed at night. The sugar in these treats can make your pup's stomach upset.

Cuddle Up and Stay Home

You don't have to have a big celebration if you don't want to. St. Patrick's Day is also a great holiday to spend some quality time with your pup. You can stay in your jammies, make a cup of tea, and cuddle up next to your pup in your favorite old chair. What could be better than that?

Final Thoughts

St. Patrick's Day isn't just about the adults. When you plan your pup's St. Patrick's Day celebration, make it just as much about your four-legged companion as it is about you. So, whether you're staying in and spending quality time with your pup or taking him to the parade, you're sure to have a great time celebrating the holiday with your dog.

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