Test Your Pet Knowledge, Learn Something New, and Win a Monthly Surprise!
Website quiz: Choose one answer per question. After submission, display the score and educational explanations. The prize drawing is independent of quiz score.
1. Which holiday plant is particularly dangerous to cats?
A. True lilies
B. Christmas cactus
C. Poinsettias
2. What is the safest choice for Christmas tree stand water?
A. Add preservatives
B. Keep it covered and use plain water
C. Add fertilizer
3. Which winter liquid is a serious poisoning hazard?
A. Ethylene glycol antifreeze
B. Plain tap water
C. Saline solution
4. What can help protect paws from deicing salt?
A. Leaving residue on paws
B. Applying human hand sanitizer
C. Wiping and drying paws after walks
5. Which signs after cold exposure warrant prompt attention?
A. Normal playfulness
B. Shivering, weakness, or unusual lethargy
C. Normal appetite
Answer key and explanations (for website host)
- A — True lilies can cause life-threatening kidney injury in cats.
- B — Prevent access to stand water; avoid additives and contamination.
- A — Ethylene glycol antifreeze can cause fatal kidney damage.
- C — Wiping and drying paws removes irritating salt and chemicals.
- B — Shivering, weakness, and lethargy can indicate cold-related illness.
Monthly Mystery Paw & Parent Prize
One randomly selected eligible participant wins a surprise gift for a pet and pet parent (suggested value $20–$30). One entry per person per month; quiz score does not affect odds. No purchase or appointment necessary. Collect name and email for entry; newsletter signup must be separate and optional. Publish official rules and privacy notice before launch.
Host workflow: collect eligible entries, remove duplicates, export to Excel, assign =RAND() to each entry and sort by that column; document the drawing and select an alternate if necessary.