Beware of holiday decor. Our pets often see these festive decor as something to eat or play with, but many holiday decorations are harmful to pets:

• Tinsel, ornaments, and other glass decorations can cause injuries. Place tinsel and fragile decorations up high and out of your pet’s reach.
• Electric lights and wires can cause burns if pets chew on them. 
• Christmas trees can tip over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it. Secure your Christmas tree to keep it from falling over; and If the tree is real, keep the water covered and inaccessible to pets because the water may contain harmful chemicals.
• Watch out for festive flowers and plants. Poinsettias can cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal irritation, but other seasonal foliage like amaryllis, holly, lilies, and mistletoe can be dangerous and even poisonous to pets who decide to eat them

Avoid sharing the holiday feast with pets. Dogs and cats can suffer very serious and sometimes fatal consequences from turkey or chicken bones, as well as consuming too much rich and fatty foods, yeast dough, chocolate, and from just plain overeating. Instead of giving your pet leftovers, purchase dog biscuits or cat treats made especially for them.

Create a safe space for your pet. Loud noises and the overall hustle and bustle of friends and family stopping by may scare your furry friend. Try creating a safe place in your home, like a room or crate with their favorite toy or blanket, where they can have some quiet space if needed.

Ensure your pet is licensed and microchipped with up-to-date contact information. If for any reason your pet becomes lost, ensuring they are wearing a collar, with a current LA City dog license and/or ID tag on them and a microchip that’s registered with your most up-to-date contact information, will help reunite you with your companion.

Visit our Microchipping page and our Licenses page for more information.