Ensuring a Safe Holiday Season for Your Pets

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published December 17, 2008 at 6:59 AM PST

This story was published more than 15 years ago.

Are you considering buying a loved one a pet as a gift this year? Does your dog or cat act weird when you have house guests for a couple days? What are some traditional holiday decorations that can

Tom Fudge: Pets are part of the family, and they are part of the Christmas celebration. At my house, every Christmas morning we used to put red ribbon around the neck or our old brown Lab Clifford, who's now celebrating the holidays in dog heaven. This time of year raises a number of issues about pets, including the decision of whether pets should be Christmas presents. Joining me to talk about holidays and pets, and about the decision of what kind of dog to get if you get a dog, are Carol Harris and Katy Allen.

Guests

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Dr. Katy Allen, local veterinarian, and owner of Canterbury Tails Veterinary Services.
Carol Harris, a certified pet dog trainer (CPDT), and the owner of The Educated Pet .