Deck the halls with holiday trimming? As you get your home ready for all the holiday fun, remember to consider the safety issues for Rover and Snowball. Candles, trees, and other decorative items can be hazardous for your pet if the proper precautions aren't taken. Here are some tips to protect your pet and still be full of good cheer!

1. Pets As Gifts
It may be fun to watch Junior's face light up as he receives a furry little friend as a gift, however responsible pet giving involves adult commitment to the pet's overall health and well-being. Although it boosts a child's self-esteem to call a pet her own and she can certainly take on quite a bit of pet care, a pet is a living thing and a member of the family. Don't leave the responsibility solely up to the kids. Be repared to nurture the pet -- newt or Newfoundland -- with the best the household has to offer, independent of what the child is able or willing to do. If you are giving a pet to an adult friend, make sure that your friend has seriously considered all aspects of pet ownership before you surprise them with a new best friend. A pet care book makes a perfect stocking stuffer for those receiving pets as gifts.