About Today: Happy Holidays for Fido and Fluffy 12/13/10

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Holidays are hectic anyway, but if you have a pet, they're further complicated by the fact that neither Fido nor Fluffy speaks English. This makes it hard to explain to them what's going on.

Holiday Pets 101: Safety, Fun and Gifts  Even if your pet really is the smartest one in the world - and I believe you! - you'll probably find that Fluffy is somewhat confused by the holiday craziness. Great Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers Readers Share Their Gift Ideas See More About:  holiday pets  poisonous plants  toxic foods

12 Tips for Cat-Safe Holiday Treats  The main goal is to make sure your pets stay healthy during the holidays. Once you get that taken care of, you can move on to dressing them in embarrassing sweaters. Beware These Poisonous Holiday Plants 15 Cat Gifts Under $15 See More About:  holiday safety  treats for cats  human foods for cats

Dog Lover's Holiday Survival Guide  Your dog has an even worse time than you do avoiding holiday treats. The difference for him is that some of your favorite foods are poisonous to dogs. 5 New Year's Resolutions for You and Your Dog Cold Weather Safety for Your Dog See More About:  dogs and holidays  gifts for dogs  gifts for dog lovers

Share Your Story: Holidays for Pets  We hope your favorite holiday pet story involves more funny outfits, and fewer trips to the puppy ER. Holiday Safety for Exotic Pets Holiday Pet Care Tips for Bird Owners See More About:  pet gifts  holidays and pets  decorating with pets