Plants and Trees

While holiday trees may not be toxic, tree water can be a danger as it may contain bacteria, mold or fertilizer. Use a tree skirt to discourage your pet from drinking the water. Festive plants such as poinsettias, mistletoe, lilies, holly and amaryllis can also cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

Foods

With the holiday season comes a delicious variety of baked goods, chocolate confections and other rich foods.
Keep all food and drink out of reach, and remind guests not to give your pet any treats—especially foods with chocolate, grapes, raisins, xylitol or fatty meat scraps, as these can be particularly harmful.

Alcoholic Drinks

Alcohol is quickly absorbed by pets and can lead to alcohol poisoning. Keep all drinks out of reach (high away from jumping dogs, and hidden from curious cats) and remember that even a small spill can be quickly licked up and become a problem for your pet.

Leftover Trash

Leftover fatty meat scraps can produce severe inflammation of the pancreas, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Clean and pack up any food leftovers as soon as possible. Leftover trash from unwrapped presents—wrapping paper, bows and string—can also be choking hazards, so try to dispose of these as quickly as possible.