It's beginning to look like Christmas in one dog owner's home, but there is only one way she can put up the tree in peace.

In a viral video with over 466,000 views, Otis, a black Labrador retriever, is seen sulking in his crate while his owner sets up their festive tree. The text layered over the footage, shared by @nat_cat_77, reads: "When you're stuck in jail because you can't be trusted around the Christmas tree."

The caption says that Otis loves "crunching the branches," but warns that owners should be cautious, as certain plants can be toxic. Newsweek reached out to @nat_cat_77 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says: "Flowers and festive plants can lead to an emergency veterinary visit if your pet gets hold of them. Poinsettias, amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common holiday plants that can be dangerous and even poisonous to pets who eat them."

It's not just the tree that pet owners need to be cautious about—decorative items such as tinsel, ribbons, wreaths, and similar materials can also be tempting for pets to play with or chew on. Swallowing these items, whether whole or in pieces, can lead to choking or intestinal blockages.

Ornaments, too, can pose hazards for pets. Breakable ornaments may cause injuries, and if swallowed, they can lead to intestinal blockages or illness. Keep all ornaments, including those made from salt dough or other food-based materials, out of pets' reach.

TikTok Reacts

So far, the clip, posted on November 3, has garnered over 46,600 likes and plenty of comments.

"I feel he regrets nothing," said one user, while another wrote: "The look on his face says he knows why he's in there."

The owner mentioned to one viewer that they have to "barricade the tree" when they go out to avoid any destruction.

However, none of the comments addresses how early the tree is going up. But, according to a recent survey, it's not unusual for Americans to start getting into the Christmas spirit in November.

A survey conducted by Architectural Digest of 1,003 participants—504 Americans and 499 Brits—revealed distinct holiday traditions.

Fifty-four percent of Americans set up their Christmas tree in November, compared to only 6 percent of Brits. Similarly, 43 percent of Americans start playing Christmas music in November, while only 7 percent of Brits do. Americans are also twice as likely as Brits to begin playing festive tunes right after Halloween and are 50 percent more likely to start listening to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" the day after Halloween.

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