Christmas is the time to indulge, celebrate, and have fun. As dogs are part of the family, they will normally be enjoying some of the action too.
The festive season presents a world of hidden dangers to our puppers and doggos, from toxic foods to dangerous seasonal plants.
To ensure your dog remains safe this Christmas, here is some information to help ensure you’re in the know about what dangers to keep your dog’s away from during the festive season.
Chocolate
Christmas pudding and mince pies:
Grapes and dried vine fruits (currants, sultanas, raisins)
Onions (and garlic, leeks, shallots and chives)
Alcohol
Macadamia nuts
Artificial sweeteners
Turkey meat (no skin or bones)
Salmon (fillets or cooked in spring water are preferable to smoked salmon)
Lamb meat (no bones)
Scrambled egg
Green beans
Brussel sprouts
Parsnips
Carrot
Peas
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Poinsettia
Holly
Mistletoe
Christmas trees
Ivy
Silica gel
Glass Christmas decorations
Candles
Cigarettes
Potpourri