Referenced from our friends at the ASPCA and AAHA
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There are many foods that can cause problems for your pets.  Here's is a list of some items that could be tempting to your pet and must be avoided.  alcoholic beverages, chocolate (baker's, semi-sweet, milk chocolate), moldy or spoiled foods, onions, onion powder, fatty foods, salt, yeast dough.  The holiday turkey, chicken or ham leave a lot of tantalizing bones, but don't feed them to your pets!  Small bones or bone chips can lodge in the throat, stomach and intestinal tract.  This includes steak bones.
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Use caution with Hanukkah and Kwanza candles, which can burn animals or start fires if not secured.  You should also avoid animal exposure to electrical cords by covering up or hiding them.  If chewed, they could electrocute your pet.
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Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers, which, if ingested, can cause stomach upset.  If you add chemicals to the water meant to keep your tree fresh longer, be sure to read the label to make sure it is safe for pets.  If you have a tree-climbing cat or a large dog with a happy tail, anchor the top of the tree to the wall using a strong cord or rope.
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Holly and mistletoe are extremely poisonous when eaten.  Poinsettia may not be truly poisonous but its milky white sap and the leaves can certainly cause severe gastric distress.  With so many hybrid varieties available each year, the best approach is to keep the plants out of your pet's reach!
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Ribbons or tinsel can get caught up in the intestines and cause intestinal obstructions.  Also beware of low hanging glass ornaments.  These can cut the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract if ingested.
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Your animal may become poisoned in spite of your pet efforts to prevent it. (i.e. antifreeze, prescription medications)  You should keep telephone numbers for Dr. Hoffman (805-579-7383), Pet Emergency Clinic (805-492-2436) and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) in a convenient location.  If you suspect that your pet has ingested something poisonous, seek medical attention immediately.  As always, your veterinarian is your best resource for information and questions!

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TOWN VETERINARY MEDICAL CENTER WE WISH YOU AND YOURS HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!