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"  The holidays are all about celebrating with friends and family, and for many of us that includes our pets. However seasonal decorations, plants, and festive foods can be hazardous to our four-legged friends. By taking a few precautions, you can make sure your dogs and cats enjoy the holidays too. Don&amp;#039;t let pets drink the Christmas tree water. Stagnant tree water is a source for bacteria growth, so change it regularly, not only to keep the tree fresh, but to make sure that if Ginger takes a sip, she won&amp;#039;t get sick. A quick trick: Cover your tree stand with a tree skirt to prevent easy access to it. Keep ornaments out of reach. Shiny balls and baubles can be attractive to your furry friends, so remember to place tree trimmings on higher branches. Just like the kids, pets are tempted by the boxes under the tree. Any presents that contain food, definitely shouldn&amp;#039;t be left out where pets can dig into them. Never leave candles unattended. A passing cat tail can knock one over, leading to spilled candle wax, pet burns, or worst case scenario, a fire. When you&amp;#039;re lighting the advent wreath, the menorah, or decorative candles, restrain pets in another room where they won&amp;#039;t be captivated by the flickering lights. The holiday feast is for humans only. When you&amp;#039;re passing the ham, biscuits, and Brussels sprouts, make sure they skip over the pets. What&amp;#039;s special fare to you can cause Cocoa digestive issues. In addition to the mess, it&amp;#039;s another reason to keep pets out of the garbage. To help your furry friends to enjoy the season, treat them to one of these perfect pet-themed gifts. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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