A bite into a light cord can cause electrocution. You might even step on a pet playing under wrapping paper. Because the people are distracted, it is likely that the new pet will soil a carpet, which is going to make somebody mad. Then there are the Christmas goodies. Chocolate is toxic to pet s.
Alcohol is very toxic.
Fatty gravy, a turkey bone, stolen plastic people toys all could cause big health problems. The adults had no sleep the night before Christmas, and the kids not much more than that. The kids and the pet will soon be exhausted. Beth Wheeler at Hearts United for Animals in Nebraska warns about giving pets as Christmas gifts. It's not the best time to add a new pet .