MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The holidays mean setting up a Christmas tree, putting up decorations, big family dinners, and delicious desserts for most of us. But for our pets, some of our favorite ways of celebrating the season of giving can be dangerous.

From the food we eat to the trees we set up, not being aware of holiday safety could pose harm to pets in the house. Let’s start with the food, and while we will all indulge, it’s important to make sure our animals don’t.

Certain types of food, like chocolate, raisins, or grapes are all no-nos for dogs, but there are multiple other foods that could pose a threat that you may be unaware of.

Xylitol is an artificial sweetener in some baked goods, and while we are known to over-indulge during the holidays, it’s not a good idea for our dogs to.

“Too much could always be a bad thing. Too much turkey, too much of that cranberry sauce. So we just want to keep our snacks very minimal,” said Danielle Carter with Metro Animal Care and Control. “We have to also be careful of the bones in our meats, most are really dangerous for our little furry guys. And shockingly, poinsettias. Poinsettias are highly toxic to cats and dogs, so we also make sure, if you’re gonna have real poinsettias, just keep them out of reach for your pets.”

Memphis Animal Services is offering up some tips as well when it comes to holiday decor. They say if you have a real Christmas tree, be sure the water stand is covered because pine sap can be toxic if ingested.

Make sure your tree is secure from falling because cats consider those the perfect playground. Try putting orange or citrus peels around the base of the tree to deter the cat from climbing it.

Unplug your tree when you’re not using it, and remove tinsel, ribbons, and hooks from the floor because they can cause serious health issues if swallowed.

If you are concerned about something your pet ate, just contact your veterinarian or animal poison control.