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Sophie King

Experts warn pet owners to avoid this type of real Christmas tree – this is the safer variety to buy instead

Real silver blue spruce Christmas tree.

If you’ve got a cat or a dog, a real Christmas tree can pose a health hazard. That doesn’t mean you can’t have an authentic tree in your home – but it does mean you’ll need to avoid certain types.

Of course, you could order one of the best artificial Christmas trees on the market for safe measure – but if you’re really keen to invite that authentic festive feel into your home, it’s worth dodging certain types of real Christmas trees. In fact, if you have pets, they should be at the forefront of your mind when it comes to buying a real Christmas tree.

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