If you have a dog and are starting to decorate for Christmas, it is important to keep their health and safety in mind.

Many popular plants that are put out as décor during the holiday season are actually toxic to dogs. If ingested they can cause gastrointestinal upset, lethargy, intestinal blockages, and even seizures.

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In order to keep your pet safe, take a look at these 7 different toxic holiday plants and be sure to keep them away from your dog. If they happen to get ahold of and eat any of these, be sure to take it away so they cant ingest any more, identify what they ate, contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661, and take them to your vet if needed.

Popular Holiday Plants that are Toxic to Dogs

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