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