3 must-reads for Christmas

Christmas celebration is underway, and dvm360®is keeping readers informed and entertained. The following articles offer safety tips and behavioral insight as well as a bit of holiday magic:

1. Tips for a safe and joyous holiday season: Veterinary teams are educating pet owners on how to keep their companion animals from harm and out of emergency departments during holiday celebrations.
2. Why do cats enjoy Christmas trees?: Feline experts Mikel Delgado, PhD; Lorna Whittemore, DVM; and Paola Cuevas, MVS; discuss these pets’ fascination with the popular holiday decoration, and how owners can keep their animals safe from associated hazards.
3. Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas Eve flight: American Veterinary Medical Association President Rena Carlson, DVM, AVMA, and Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT, immediate-past president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, have examined Santa’s 9 reindeer to ensure they are healthy and ready for their annual journey around the world.