Keep your tree well-watered to minimize needle shedding. Both pine needles (pictured) and fir needles can pose a threat to your pets. Part of pet-friendly holiday decorating means restricting your pets' access to toxic items such as this.

Keep your tree well-watered to minimize needle shedding. Clean up shed needles as often as needed. Both pine needles (pictured) and fir needles can pose a threat to your pets. Part of pet-friendly holiday decorating means restricting your pets’ access to toxic items such as this.