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How to Make Sure Your Holiday Decorations Are Safe for Your Pets

You'll enjoy the festivities more if you know your pets are safe. Here's how to keep your pets safe from your holiday decorations.

Avery Hurt
ByAvery Hurt
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The holidays are a wonderful time, and for many people, even more wonderful when they're shared with their pets. But the decorations we use to make our homes feel more festive can pose particular dangers to our furry friends. Here's what you need to know to make your holiday home safe for your pets.

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Christmas trees are one of the loveliest parts of the holidays. But they pose a long list of hazards, starting with the tree itself. Needles that fall from real trees can sicken pets who happen to eat any.

The water at the base of the tree can also cause digestive problems for pets that help themselves to a drink. Because of these risks, PETA recommends buying an artificial tree rather than a real one.

Read More: Real Or Artificial? A Forestry Scientist Explains How To Choose The Most Sustainable Christmas Tree, No Matter ...

  • Avery Hurt

    Avery Hurt

    Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist who frequently writes for Discover Magazine, covering scientific studies on topics like neuroscience, insects, and microbes.

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