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