1. Diet safety: guard against "sweet trap"

• Human foods that are absolutely prohibited for feeding include:

o Chocolate, coffee, and tea (containing caffeine, which can cause arrhythmia).

o Grapes, raisins (can cause acute renal failure).

o Onion, garlic, and leek (can damage red blood cells, leading to anemia).

o Nuts (especially macadamia nuts) (causing vomiting, weakness, and ataxia).

o Xylitol (commonly found in sugar-free foods, which can cause hypoglycemia and even liver damage).

o Alcohol, high-salt and high-oil foods, and meat with bones (which are prone to getting stuck in the throat or scratching the digestive tract).

• Safe feeding principles:

o Keep the original dog food brand and feeding routine, and do not change the food arbitrarily.

o If a change of feed is required, a 7-day gradual method (mixing old and new feed) should be adopted.

o Reward or appease guests with dog-specific snacks (such as freeze-dried chicken cubes) to encourage interaction.

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II. Environmental protection: Avoid stress and accidents

• Anti-lost:

o Make sure to lock the door/balcony, and wear a collar + identification tag (with clear contact information) when going out.

o It is recommended to implant a microchip, especially when returning to one's rural hometown, to prevent being chased by cars and accidentally ingesting rat poison.

• Noise stress prevention (firecrackers/fireworks):

o Seal the windows with soundproof cotton in advance, and play white noise (such as flowing water sounds or light music) to mask the loud noise.

o Prepare a closed dog kennel or cardboard box, and lay down a soft blanket + the owner's old clothes (to familiarize the dog with the scent and alleviate anxiety).

o Do not force interaction, avoid pulling tails or ears, and respect their need to hide.

• Trauma prevention:

o Dispose of the packaging materials for the New Year goods (plastic bags, ropes, sharp edges and corners of gift boxes).

o Organize the electrical wires to prevent electric shock from biting.

o Clear pesticides, fertilizers, and rat poison from the rural hometown, and remove fragile items (wine glasses, vases).

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III. Travel and Health Management

• Preparation for returning home/travel:

o Self-driving priority: Fasting for 6 hours and water-fasting for 2 hours before departure, and use a pet seat belt to secure the rear seat.

o For high-speed trains/airplanes, it is necessary to confirm the policies one month in advance, and prepare the rabies vaccine certificate + quarantine certificate.

o Carry: original brand dog food, drinking water, dog leash, litter bag, probiotics, deworming medicine, old clothes.

• Pre-holiday health check-up:

o Complete rabies vaccination and ensure the validity of the immunization certificate.

o Conduct a basic physical examination, with a focus on screening for gastrointestinal, respiratory, and parasitic issues.

• Warming measures:

o For small/short-haired dogs (such as Chihuahuas), they can wear coral velvet coats when going out, and thickened mats should be provided indoors.

o Avoid over-wrapping (dogs' own fur has a heat-retaining effect).

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IV. Behavior and Social Management

• Avoid long-term confinement: Take regular walks every day to release energy and prevent depression or destructive behavior.

• Control social intensity: When there are many guests, designate independent and quiet areas (such as bedrooms) and do not force interaction.

• Civilized dog walking: always use a leash (of moderate length) when going out, pick up after your dog, and avoid crowded areas, elderly people, children, and pregnant women.

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V. Emergency Preparedness

• Essential emergency kit:

o Pet hospital phone number (including 24-hour emergency service at home/foster care location).

o Probiotics, iodophor, gauze, hemostatic powder, forceps, dog leash, portable water bowl.

• Emergency handling:

o Poisoning from eating toxic food: Contact a veterinarian immediately, do not induce vomiting yourself, and keep a sample of the food.

o Severe stress (lasting for more than 24 hours): seek medical attention promptly.

o Choking: Implement the Heimlich maneuver (with the dog standing, wrap your arms around its abdomen, and press upward towards the back of the sternum with your thumb).