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How to keep your dogs and cats safe and healthy this holiday season

a cat pictured from above looking up and sitting in the middle of a holiday wreath
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The holidays are here, and for many of us that means food and fun with family and friends and decorations to celebrate the season.

But even well-behaved cats and dogs can be tempted by the savory smells of turkey and gravy or the sparkly shimmer of tinsel and ornaments — all of which can be bad news for Fluffy and Fido.

So how can we keep our furry friends safe and healthy this time of year?

On Cincinnati Edition, we talk with pet experts to get their advice — and answer your questions.

Guests:

  • Angela Callahan, DVM, emergency department, MedVet Cincinnati
  • Denise Johnson, DVM, certified cat behavior consultant and veterinarian
  • Nick Hof, certified professional dog trainer and owner, Paws Look Listen

Ways to listen to this show:

  • Tune in live at noon ET M-F. Call 513-419-7100 or email talk@wvxu.org to have your voice heard on today’s topic.
  • Catch the replay on 91.7 WVXU and 88.5 WMUB at 8 p.m. ET M-F.
  • Listen on-demand. Audio for this segment will be uploaded to this page by 4 p.m. ET., or subscribe to our podcast.
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