Why pets and some holiday decorations can be a dangerous mix

Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Veterinarians are warning pet owners about the potential hazards when combining pets with certain holiday decorations.

Here are a few holiday pointers to help prevent an expensive trip to the vet according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Be careful with tinsel on trees as your animal might end up swallowing it.
- Tinsel refers to the strands of shiny plastic or metallic decorations that mimic bits of ice that people put on their trees and wreaths.

(Story by Tony Nguyen, ozarksfirst.com)

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