Pet safety tips to keep the ho, ho, ho in holidays

Tracy DeFore County of San Diego Communications Office

‘Tis the season to dig out those boxes of decorations, blow the dust off of them and start hanging all those lights, stockings, tinsel, garland and everything else that puts you in the holiday spirit. Just make sure your pets don’t put a “bah, humbug” into your plans this time of year.

That means keeping them away from certain holiday decorations that could mean an expensive, emergency trip to the veterinarian.

County Animal Services has nine tips to keep your pets safe, calm and happy during the holidays. - Keep pets away from mistletoe,...