Tell guests not to give your dog food from the dinner table. Remember that poultry skin, fat trimmings, rich gravies, and buttery sauces can cause sever vomitting, diarrhea, or even worse, a life threatening inflammation of the pancreas. Also, remember that an ounce of alcoholic beverage can put a small dog into a coma. Stow chocolate candy or baking ingredients out of reach. Chocolate is the most common toxicity treat during the holidays.
Small amounts cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Larger amounts can cause above normal heart rythems, nervous system malfunctions, and even death. Secure your garbage in bins with tight lids. Put away children's toys after they are opened. Ingested toys can cause choking and intestinal blockage, and must usually be removed through surgery. Secure large trees to the wall to preven tipping, or consider a smaller tree that can fit on a table top.