Q: We recently adopted Reena, a curious, lively 6-month-old puppy. Please advise us about keeping her safe during her first Hanukkah, when our young children will want her to participate in the festivities. A: During the eight nights of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, as you light your menorah’s candles to celebrate the miracle that a one-day supply of sacred oil lasted eight days, keep Reena’s nose and tail away from the flames. You don’t want her to singe her fur or knock over a candle and start a fire. Foods cooked in oil, such as latkes and donuts, are a favorite part of Hanukkah, but they should be shared only with humans. Their high fat content can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and painful pancreatitis in dogs, and the onions in latkes are toxic to dogs. So, remind your children that Reena may eat only her own puppy food. In addition, …