How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Pet-Free

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O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree—how very lovely your branches are on my hardwood floor because my cat toppled you over. This year, don’t choose between your tree and your pet. Instead, follow these 5 tips to keep your Christmas tree pet-free this holiday season.

‘Tis the season to decorate your Christmas tree with your family members. But don’t forget that your 4-legged family members might want to get in on the fun. Remember that year when Fluffy pawed off all your precious glass ornaments? Or when Fido was running too fast and knocked the tree right onto the floor?

This year, you don’t have to choose between your pets and your tree. Instead, follow these simple tips to keep your tree pet-free—and upright—all season long.

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Marlis Rezende, DVM, PhD, MSc, DACVAA
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