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7 Things to keep away from your dog this Christmas

Top tips from our raw pet food experts

Christmas is coming and with it come foods, drinks, packaging and presents your dog will be very interested in! It can be tempting to share your festive feasts with your four-legged family member, and whilst that is perfectly fine in certain cases, there are some where you could cause more harm than good. To make the festive season a little easier and ensure no unexpected upset tummies, we’ve listed a few of the things we’d recommend you’re careful to help your dog avoid!

Plants & flowers

Plants are a lovely gift given and received over the Christmas period, but did you know that many are poisonous to your dog or cat? The list below includes just a few of those it’s best to keep out of reach of your four-legged friend, to avoid ingestion and potential reactions:

- Jerusalem Cherry

- Mistletoe

- Poinsettia

- Holly

- Lilies

Decorations

Whether it’s a bauble hanging from the tree, or a wire from some festive fairy lights – to your dog, Christmas decorations are likely just another chew toy. To make sure your pet stays safe, ensure all wires and decorations are tucked away or are out of reach.

Chocolate

We all know that chocolate is toxic to dogs, but over Christmas it can be easy to mindlessly set your half-eaten chocolate santa down by the sofa as you carry on watching a Christmas film, or leave advent calendars within reach, allowing your sneaky dog to swipe them! To avoid any nasty reactions to the chemical present in chocolate, theobromine, just make sure chocolate goodies are kept away from your dog or cat.

Onions

Onions, whilst they seem to be another harmless and natural ingredient, are actually known to cause anaemia in dogs. That means no sharing leftover stuffing! If you want your pet to enjoy a Christmas feast with you, we recommend serving only offcuts of your roast meat and mashed vegetables. Avoid all seasonings and gravy.

Christmas puds & mince pies

Another festive snack that can be easily left lying around, Christmas puddings, mince pies and fruitcakes can be a real threat to dogs due to their content of vine fruits. In fact these dried fruits have been known to cause kidney failure in some dogs.

 

Alcohol

Of course, we all know that your dog can’t drink alcohol! However, if left within reach, they will almost certainly give it a try. Alcohol consumption in dogs can cause low blood sugar, a drop in temperature or even a coma. Keep your four-legged family member safe from these potential effects and leave alcoholic drinks well out of reach.

Cooked bones

Whilst it’s lovely to be able to share your Christmas leftovers with your dog, be sure not to offer cooked bones as these can cause internal damage. Instead, opt for just the meat and feed only raw, uncooked bones along with their raw diet.

If you think that your dog or cat has ingested any of the above, or in fact any other item that isn’t meant for them, contact your vet for advice.

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