| 'Tis the season for glitter, tinsel, | | | | Make sure these are well out of reach of |
| toys, and delectable food. But did you | | | | pets. Holiday candles should also be |
| know all of these things can be | | | | kept out of harm's way. |
| hazardous, even deadly, to your pet? | | | | While there may be plenty of food in |
| Gift wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, and | | | | your home this time of year, avoid |
| faux snow are pretty to look at and may | | | | feeding your pet things such as turkey |
| be particularly intriguing to your pet, | | | | or other types of poultry that may have |
| but they can also be swallowed or caught | | | | bones. And never give your pet |
| around your pet's neck. Tree tinsel and | | | | chocolate. A substance called |
| small parts from children's toys can | | | | theobromine is in chocolate and can be |
| also end up in the wrong mouth and | | | | toxic to pets. |
| become lodged in the throat, causing | | | | Be careful when winterizing your |
| your pet to choke to death. | | | | automobiles. Spilled anti-freeze can |
| Be sure to hang tree decorations out of | | | | have a sweet taste to pets, but can be |
| reach, as ornament hooks can also be a | | | | especially dangerous if ingested, even |
| choking hazard. And make sure your | | | | fatal. The location of other household |
| Christmas tree is well secured. Cats are | | | | chemicals should be checked to be sure |
| inquisitive and love to climb. They can | | | | they don't pose a potential hazard. |
| easily become entangled in strands of | | | | By keeping these tips in mind and using |
| lights, knocking the tree over. | | | | common sense, you can help keep your |
| Holiday plants such as mistletoe, holly | | | | pets safe during the holidays. |
| and poinsettia can be deadly to animals. | | | | |