Deck Your Halls . . . Safely

Want to deck your halls with traditional holiday greenery, but wonder which types should be kept out of paw's reach?

The most poisonous (and possibly fatal) plants include mistletoe, holly(especially the berries), lilies, and ivy. Symptoms vary -- depending on the plant and the amount ingested -- from nausea and vomiting to heart andkidney failure to coma and death. Less toxic, but still dangerous when eaten in large doses, is the poinsettia, which can lead to stomach upset and throwing up. And beware of aromatic holiday potpourris; they can cause painful burning of the mouth, eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.