Lots of dog owners treat their pets with presents, snacks, and maybe even their own turkey meal at Christmas. But it’s important to remember that some popular festive foods are not dog friendly and can make pets very sick. Some traditional Christmas foods can even be poisonous. Other things like decorations and popular seasonal plants can also be dangerous.
Dog owners should already know some of the information covered in this article, like not giving dogs chocolate, but Christmas exposes dog’s to lots of guests who might not know what’s harmful. It’s important to let them know what’s safe and what’s poisonous.
Below we offer tips and advice on how to keep your dog safe and happy through the festive period.
Harmful and poisonous Christmas food for dogs
Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine which is very toxic for dogs. The amount of chocolate a dog can eat before it is fatal depends on the size of the dog.