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Pet Holiday Corner
Learn how to keep pets safe and healthy during a time of increase travel, house guests, holiday treats, and more.

Pet Safety During the Holidays

10 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Christmas Tree
Pet Poison Helpline Veterinarian Team
Are Christmas Trees Toxic to Cats?
Katie Grzyb, DVM
6 Most Common Holiday Plants Toxic to Cats
Pet Poison Helpline Veterinarian Team
Can Dogs Eat Gingerbread?
April Saylor
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5 Tips Your Veterinarian Wants You To Know This Holiday Season

This time of year is especially busy as pet parents dash off to holiday events, host out-of-town guests, and fill their homes with holiday joy. It’s also a time of year that can impact the health...

Christina Fernandez, DVM, DACVECC
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Christina Fernandez, DVM, DACVECC

All Pet Holiday Corner Articles

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Is a Christmas Cactus Poisonous to Cats?
Pet Poison Helpline Veterinarian Team
13 Holiday Foods That Are Dangerous to Cats
Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD
8 Tips For Traveling with a Cat
Jennifer Grota, DVM
22 Holiday Items That Can Harm Your Pets
PetMD Editorial

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