19/12/2024
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Christmas is full of fun, and there is no reason as to why our pets can't be involved, but there are a few festive dangers that you should be careful of.
🎄 Chocolate: depending on the type of chocolate, just a small amount can be toxic to dogs.
🎄 Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Christmas Cake: all contain dried fruit including raisins which along with fresh grapes are toxic and can cause kidney failure.
🎄 Onions, garlic, leeks and shallots: these all belong to the allium family, and can be poisonous in both their raw and cooked forms, so foods that contain them should be avoided.
🎄 Alcohol: can have a similar effect on dogs as it does on humans, so make sure dogs don't have easy access to any drinks.
🎄 Sweets: many of the Christmas sweets contain an artificial sweetner called xylitol which is poisonous to dogs.
🎄 Leftovers: while it can be tempting to share the festive feast, it should be done sparingly to avoid any upset stomachs and be sure to avoid any of the previously mentioned foods.
As long as your dog is healthy then the following are safe foods that can be offered
🎁 Meat: turkey, lamb, chicken and beef as long as no skin or bones are offered
🎁 Salmon: fresh is preferable to smoked
🎁 Vegetables: green beans, brussel sprouts, carrots, peas, parsnips, swede, new potato, mashed potato (without milk, butter or cream), sweet potato.
Remember to feed new foods gradually and sparingly and if you think your pet may have eaten any of the dangers then to call for advice on what to do.
Merry Christmas
