A naughty pet duo stealing Santa's snacks.

'Tis the season to indulge and celebrate with our friends and family. And for pet parents, that includes spoiling their fur babies with extra toys and special treats. 

While it's only natural to want to include your favorite couch-hogging, noms-stealing furriend in all the feasting and festivities, there are a few things that all pet parents should be wary of to avoid any mishaps or emergencies.  

For starters, here are some common holiday foods you should keep away from your pets, according to a veterinarian: 

Some non-toxic, vet-approved human foods that you can safely give to your fur babies include lean meats such as baked turkey breast or baked chicken, carrots, pumpkin, roasted sweet potatoes and green beans.

Offer these only occasionally and in small amounts, Dr. Brister advises. And make sure that they are not cooked with butters or oils nor contain any seasoning, sweeteners or spices (including salt and pepper), adds the veterinarian.

Other than that, swap harmful flowers and plants like amaryllis, azalea, holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and Star-of-Bethlehem with pet-friendly festive flora like Christmas cactus, moth orchid, roses, Swedish ivy and majesty palm. 

If your pet likes to chew on things (or get themselves into trouble in general), avoid ornaments and decorations with strings, glass, tinsel, wire or long pieces of fabric, as swallowing them can cause intestinal blockages, notes Dr. Brister. 

Consider pet-proofing your tree by securing it to a wall or adding a kid safety gate or using shatter-proof ornaments and decorations made of wood, metal or fabric. Alternatively, you can also go with a smaller tabletop tree, suggests Dr. Brister. You can learn more about pet-safe holiday decoration ideas here.