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The Lights Were Strung for the Tree, but the Dachshund Wore Them First

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A string of tiny lights has wound itself around a chocolate brown Dachshund named Cinnamon, who lies on the floor looking up with big, dark, apologetic eyes. The wire loops around her chest and legs and spreads across the wood floor in a glowing tangle. Sunlight streams across the room from a window, slippers sit by the couch and a gray blanket lies in a heap beside a potted plant.

Holiday lights are risky for dogs, and a tangle like this one deserves quick, careful attention. Unplug the lights first, then gently unwind them without pulling, since tight wire can hurt a leg or neck. Chewing on cords can cause burns or electric shock, and bulbs can break. Run cords along walls, use cord covers and make sure strings are out of reach. Dachshunds are playful, curious little hounds that like to dig and burrow, and their long backs call for gentle handling, so lift her with support under the chest and hips. If she seems hurt or has chewed a cord, call your vet right away.

Cinnamon looks sorry, though she really has nothing to be sorry for. The lights make her glow, and the moment is both a little silly and a little sweet. A tangle is easy to fix, and a cuddle is the best way to finish.

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