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. 

Dangerous foods and drink 

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 

Christmas leftovers you can share with your canine 

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 

Toxic Christmas plants 

Poinsettia 

Holly 

Mistletoe 

Christmas trees 

Ivy 

Other hazards 

Silica gel 

Glass Christmas decorations 

Candles 

Cigarettes  

Potpourri