Cat-Friendly Decorating

To your cat, the holidays mean a home brimming with irresistible sparkles, jingles, crinkles, and yummy smells. So keep a close eye on your curious kitty while keeping these things in mind:

•	Cats climb trees, so make sure yours (your tree, not your cat) is secured to a wall, curtain rod, or railing.
•	Tinsel, ribbon, popcorn strings, metal hooks, pine needles, andglass, if ingested, can obstruct or even perforate the intestines. Use alternatives or hang out of reach.
•	Electrical cords, if chewed, can electrocute. Encase in tubing made of thick plastic.
•	Chocolate, alcohol, and cooked bones are toxic and potentially deadly if swallowed.
•	Candles can be knocked over, leading to obvious hazardous results.