During holidays stay as close as possible to your dogs normal routine. (feeding, walking, playing)

            Remember, chocolate, sweets, cookies are not healthy for your dog.  Chocolate contains theo-bromine which can be fatal, baking chocolate is especially high in this chemical.

            No dog should have access to alcohol.  While we enjoy a holiday party, be aware your dog is sniffing around our cocktail snacks and drinks.

            Onions, often found in stuffing and holiday vegetables, destroy a dog’s red blood cells and can lead to anemia.

            Pets are attracted to the sweet taste of anti-freeze (ethylene glycol), which is LETHAL to them, even in small doses.  Check driveways and wipe up leaks IMMEDIATELY!

            Avoid using tinsel and glass ornaments, if swallowed they can lead to upset stomach, or intestinal blockage.

            Poinsettias, holly and mistletoe may make your dog sick, keep these plants out of reach.

            Change outside water bowls to ceramic or plastic.  No metal bowls, pet’s tongues can freeze to these.  Check outdoor bowls often, and break out the ice.

            And finally, nothing tugs harder at heartstrings than a cute puppy.  Never buy a puppy as a Christmas Gift.  Every adorable bundle of fur is a lifetime responsibility.

Some hotel chains go all out for our four-legged friends.  At the Loews chain of hotels, for instance, special Hanukkah and Christmas menus are offered.  http://www.loewshotels.com