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Dogs and New Year's Eve Fireworks

Help your nervous pup ring in the new year safely with these tips.

Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA
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Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA

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Paw-Proofing Your Home

10 Ways to Dog-Proof Your Christmas Tree
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Pet Poison Helpline Veterinarian Team
Are Christmas Trees Toxic to Cats? Keeping Your Cat Safe During the Holiday Season
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Katie Grzyb, DVM
6 Most Common Holiday Plants Toxic to Cats
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Chocolate Toxicity Meter

Did your dog accidentally eat chocolate? Use our calculator to learn how it will affect your dog.

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Harmful Holiday Items to Avoid

We rounded up the most common holiday items that pose a danger to your pet and how to avoid them.

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