Cats and dogs will be interested by the new addition to many UK homes (Image: Getty)

People getting into the festive spirit by brightening up their homes with Christmas decorations have been warned against using a specific type on their trees if they live with pets. These seemingly harmless items could potentially cause harm to common household animals.

With the arrival of sparkling lights and other shiny new objects during this season, it's almost inevitable that pets will be intrigued by the Christmas tree and everything around it. Dogs and cats are notorious for exploring unfamiliar scents, such as those of a Christmas tree, and often end up getting into things they shouldn't.

Certain decorations that are put up for festive displays could turn into 'tiny pieces of poison' if sw

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