It's always a good reminder to review potential holiday hazards for your pets.  The following comes from my local vet's office:

COOKIES AND CANDY: Consumption of chocolate can cause agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, high heart rate, tremors, seizures and even death.

MACADAMIA NUTS AND WALNUTS: These nuts can cause severe lethargy, increased body temperature, vomiting, tremors, joint stiffness and the inability to walk.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS:  Tinsel, ribbon and similar decorations can cut up the digestive tract and cause intestinal obstruction. Ornaments should be kept off low-lying Christmas tree branches.

ALCOHOLIC DRINKS may cause vomiting, disorientation, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, tremors, coma and seizures.

LIGHTS AND CANDLES:  If your pet can reach them, they may be a fire hazard if knocked over.

GRAPES, RAISINS, AVOCADOS, ONIONS AND GARLIC:  These can cause lethargy, lack of appetite and vomiting.

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: Sugarless gum and artificially sweetened treats may cause vomiting, lethargy, loss of coordination, seizures and liver failure.

FATTY TRIMMINGS AND BONES:  Fatty foods can also promote pancreatitis. Swallowed bones can cause stomach perforation and painful constipation.

HOLIDAY PLANTS:  Holly, mistletoe and poinsettias may cause irritation, vomiting, diarrhea and heart arrhythmia in both cats and dogs.

ELECTRICAL CORDS:  if chewed, live electrical cords can cause burns in or around a pet's mouth, difficulty breathing, seizures and cardiac arrest.

FOR SUSPECTED POISONING, YOU CAN CONTACT THE ASPCA POISON CONTROL HOTLINE: (888) 426-4435.

OTHER PET HEALTH QUESTIONS?  Call your vet.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!