Pet safety tips for the holiday season

The holidays are upon us and that means of lot of people coming and going; out of the ordinary activity within the home; and lots of things (food among them) for pets to get into that they shouldn't. For the safest - and happiest - of holiday seasons, please visit these links and follow the safety tips they provide:

• http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/12/colbie-caillat-holiday-pet-tips-120712.html
• https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/holiday-safety-tips
• http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2098&aid=932
• http://www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/evr_multi_christmas_safety
• http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/seasons/winter-holiday-pet-poison-tips/

In the unfortunate situation something does happen, keep the numbers of your vet and local animal emergency clinic handy, along with the toll-free number for the Animal Poison Control Center from one or more of the articles above. Have a happy, safe, holiday season!