Remove all edible gifts from under the tree.

Do not allow your pet to drink the tree’s water.

Keep decorations out of reach of playful pets. Tinsel can cause choking or internal trauma if swallowed.

Decoration hooks can cause blockage and/or trauma to gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.

Make sure all of your electrical connections and outlets are secured and concealed.

Keep holiday plant such as poinsettias, amaryllis, mistletoe, and holly out of reach because they are very 

      poisonous to your pets.  

If you are having family and friends over for the holidays, it is best to keep your pets locked up safely in

      bedroom where they can escape from all the noise and festivities.

After your gifts are opened, quickly dispose of all plastic wrappings, ribbons, and bows that can be easily

      swallowed by curious pets.

Make sure all of your pets have proper ID tags on at all times because if your pets were to become lost, you 

      would have a much greater chance of finding them if they have identification.

To take away temptation from both your guests and your pets, feed your pets before the guests arrive. This 

       will help reduce the temptation for begging and stealing.

If you are serving turkey with bones, NEVER give leftovers to your pets. Be especially cautious as cooked 

      bones can be fatal because they are more likely to splinter.

Make sure your garbage and leftovers are safely disposed of right away. Put a heavy item on all outside 

      trash lids so that stray animals cannot get into the trash as well.

Remember to caution others not to give your pets anything except their normal treats.

Do not let your dog eat chocolate; it contains an enzyme that is potentially dangerous to dogs.

Hot containers- your dog or cat will most likely become curious when they smell something cooking. Keep 

      an eye on hot containers so that your pet does not tip them over and get burned.

Angel hair (spun glass)- can be irritating to eyes and skin, and could cause intestinal obstruction if eaten in

      large amounts.

Fire salts contain chemicals that could be harmful to pets.

Bubbling lights older forms of this attractive decoration may contain methylene chloride, which is a highly  

      toxic chemical.

FOODS that are most hazardous to pets during the holidays:

Rich, fatty foods (turkey, skins, gravy, etc.) can contribute to pancreatitis.

Cooked bones can splinter and cause tears or obstruction in a pet’s digestive tract.

Baking strings can create trouble if ingested by your pet.

Onions in holiday stuffing can lead to canine anemia if consumed by your dog.

Grapes and raisins can kill your pet.

Ingesting chocolate can kill your pet.

Caffeine and alcohol are also toxic for pets.