Greenery, lights, and Christmas trees can make the holidays festive, but they also pose risky temptations for our pets, according to the American Veterinarian Association (www.avma.org). 

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  Christmas trees can tip over if pets climb on them or try to play with the lights and ornaments. Consider tying your tree to the ceiling or a doorframe using a fishing line to secure it.

• Ornaments can be hazardous for pets. Broken ornaments can cause injuries, and ingested ornaments can cause intestinal blockage. Keep homemade ornaments created from salt-dough or other food-based materials out of reach of pets. 

• Tinsel and icicles can be tempting for pets to eat. Consuming them can cause intestinal blockages, sometimes requiring surgery.

• Electric lights can cause burns when a curious pet chews the cords. Unplug lights whenever you leave the house.

• Candles with their flickering flames are attractive to pets as well as people. Never leave a pet alone in an area with a lit candle.