Deck the halls with bow wows of holly.

The holiday season can be an exciting time for everyone, but amid so much joy to the world, it’s important, experts say, to have safety measures in place to ensure that our furry friends also have the best time of the year.

Nothing can throw a wet blanket over your holiday cheer like having to bring a pet to the vet, mind you — especially when it could’ve been avoided.

According to the professionals, it’s important to keep your furry friend’s routine pretty much the same throughout this time, but it’s also smart to keep them a safe distance from some of the festivities.

Here are just a few tips, tricks and things to have in mind when preparing for the holidays — in order to make sure they’re 100% pet-friendly.

It might be common knowledge, but it’s important to keep all leftover scraps away from your animals.

The Humane Society has a list of foods not to feed pets, including chives, coffee, eggs, fish, garlic, grapes and raisins, leaves and stems, meat, nuts, onion, salt and of course, chocolate and candy. They also advise keeping pets away from foods containing citric acid and pits — aka the orange in your stocking — as it can cause irritations, blockages and central nervous system depression if consumed in large mounts.

Bones — the leftovers from the centerpiece of your holiday table, not pet bones — should stay on your plate since they can easily splinter and lead to serious health problems, even death, for your furry friend.

Make sure your dogs and cats aren’t chewing on the droppings or limbs of your Christmas tree. Pine needles can get stuck in their intestinal tract, potentially puncturing the lining or bunching together. It’s also advised to position the lights and tinsels away from the bottom of the tree so your pets can’t get to it.

The water base also may contain dangerous chemicals and bacteria, which could leave your pet with nausea or diarrhea, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals warned.

Seasonal plants could also pose a problem. Mistletoe in particular can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems, while many lilies can cause kidney failure in cats.

Cat owners should also consider foregoing tinsel to avoid the cats batting the sparkly “toy.” If consumed, it can lead to an obstructed digestive tract, severe vomiting and dehydration.

The American Veterinary Medical Association advised hanging lemon-scented car air fresheners in the tree to deter cats from climbing it.

Tell your guests that you have a pet before they arrive.

Pets can also get easily overwhelmed by guests and new people, so make sure they have a quiet space with plenty of toys to keep them busy if needed.

Remember that many pets are also scared of fireworks and it’s important to help keep them feeling secure during New Year’s Eve festivities.

Before the holidays begin, make sure to figure out the closest 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic. See if your vet and/or animal hospital has holiday hours and take note of them.

Also make sure you have the number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 888-426-4435.