Here’s a list of what your dog can and can’t eat this Christmas…\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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Food Do’s – What your dog can<\/span> eat\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Christmas turkey<\/b><\/h4>\n
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The pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of every Christmas dinner, your furry friend can enjoy small quantities of your turkey as long as all pieces are boneless, skinless and free from gravy or other marinades which can upset your pet\u2019s stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Potatoes<\/b><\/h4>\n
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A super tasty side dish, again only feed your pet potatoes in small quantities \u2013 as they are starchy \u2013 and ensure they are plain with nothing else added, such as butter and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Winter vegetables<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Carrots, parsnips, green beans, courgettes, brussels sprouts, broccoli, peas, spinach and cauliflower not only make yummy Christmas dinner trimmings but all great for your pet. Make sure you rinse off any excess butter or oil before giving to your furry friend and always feed in small quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Food Don\u2019ts – What your dog can’t<\/span> eat\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chocolate and sweets<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Notoriously dangerous for pets, chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that if ingested in large quantities can be fatal. Be especially vigilant with your advent calendar as cats and dogs can easily open the doors and gobble the sweet treats inside.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Extremely toxic to both cats and dogs, even very small amounts of these fruits can cause pets to experience vomiting, diarrhoea and in some cases kidney failures. Mince pies, Christmas pudding, fruit cake and stollen all contain one or more of these dried fruits as well as <\/span>alcohol<\/b> \u2013 another huge no-go \u2013 so be sure to keep them away from your pets and covered if left on a table or work service.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cooked bones<\/b><\/h4>\n
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As well as being a general choking hazard, once animal bones have been cooked they become extremely brittle and can splinter causing damage to your pet\u2019s throat, stomach and intestines. Ensure there are none left in the meat you feed your cat or dog.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Bulb vegetables<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives are all dangerous to cats and dogs due to a substance that can damage your pet\u2019s red blood cells and cause anaemia. <\/span>Stuffing <\/b>contains both onion and garlic so avoid slipping this into your pet\u2019s dinner bowl too. <\/span>Rhubarb<\/b> is also very poisonous to pets.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nuts<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Despite being a classic Christmas time nibble, macadamia nuts and walnuts are toxic to pets and can seriously affect their digestive, muscle and nervous systems. Keep small bowls and treats with nuts in them \u2013 such as fruit cake \u2013 well out of reach!<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Herbs & spices<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Although great for adding some flavour to your Christmas dinner, herbs, spices and gravy on titbits can upset your furry friend\u2019s stomach. <\/span>Nutmeg <\/b>in particular is very poisonous for dogs and if too much is consumed can damage their nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Dairy<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Feeding your pet dairy products is open for debate \u2013 some pets are lactose intolerant however an active bacteria in yoghurt can act as a probiotic and help your pet\u2019s digestive system. Like all human foods, just feed your pet in small quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fruits with pips & stones<\/b><\/h4>\n
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All the pips and stones of apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums and apricots contain cyanide which is poisonous pets. There is also always a danger of intestinal blockage with pips and stones, especially large ones in fruits such as avocado.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pigs in blankets<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Arguably one of the most delicious sides at Christmas dinner, pigs in blankets are (unsurprisingly) very fatty, salty and too rich for our pet\u2019s stomachs. Too much fat can cause pancreatitis in pets and lead to long term problems.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThe pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of every Christmas dinner, your furry friend can enjoy small quantities of your turkey as long as all pieces are boneless, skinless and free from gravy or other marinades which can upset your pet\u2019s stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Potatoes<\/b><\/h4>\n
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A super tasty side dish, again only feed your pet potatoes in small quantities \u2013 as they are starchy \u2013 and ensure they are plain with nothing else added, such as butter and salt.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Carrots, parsnips, green beans, courgettes, brussels sprouts, broccoli, peas, spinach and cauliflower not only make yummy Christmas dinner trimmings but all great for your pet. Make sure you rinse off any excess butter or oil before giving to your furry friend and always feed in small quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Notoriously dangerous for pets, chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that if ingested in large quantities can be fatal. Be especially vigilant with your advent calendar as cats and dogs can easily open the doors and gobble the sweet treats inside.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Extremely toxic to both cats and dogs, even very small amounts of these fruits can cause pets to experience vomiting, diarrhoea and in some cases kidney failures. Mince pies, Christmas pudding, fruit cake and stollen all contain one or more of these dried fruits as well as <\/span>alcohol<\/b> \u2013 another huge no-go \u2013 so be sure to keep them away from your pets and covered if left on a table or work service.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As well as being a general choking hazard, once animal bones have been cooked they become extremely brittle and can splinter causing damage to your pet\u2019s throat, stomach and intestines. Ensure there are none left in the meat you feed your cat or dog.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives are all dangerous to cats and dogs due to a substance that can damage your pet\u2019s red blood cells and cause anaemia. <\/span>Stuffing <\/b>contains both onion and garlic so avoid slipping this into your pet\u2019s dinner bowl too. <\/span>Rhubarb<\/b> is also very poisonous to pets.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Despite being a classic Christmas time nibble, macadamia nuts and walnuts are toxic to pets and can seriously affect their digestive, muscle and nervous systems. Keep small bowls and treats with nuts in them \u2013 such as fruit cake \u2013 well out of reach!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Although great for adding some flavour to your Christmas dinner, herbs, spices and gravy on titbits can upset your furry friend\u2019s stomach. <\/span>Nutmeg <\/b>in particular is very poisonous for dogs and if too much is consumed can damage their nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Feeding your pet dairy products is open for debate \u2013 some pets are lactose intolerant however an active bacteria in yoghurt can act as a probiotic and help your pet\u2019s digestive system. Like all human foods, just feed your pet in small quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n All the pips and stones of apples, cherries, peaches, pears, plums and apricots contain cyanide which is poisonous pets. There is also always a danger of intestinal blockage with pips and stones, especially large ones in fruits such as avocado.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Arguably one of the most delicious sides at Christmas dinner, pigs in blankets are (unsurprisingly) very fatty, salty and too rich for our pet\u2019s stomachs. Too much fat can cause pancreatitis in pets and lead to long term problems.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nWinter vegetables<\/b><\/h4>\n
Food Don\u2019ts – What your dog can’t<\/span> eat\u00a0<\/strong><\/b><\/h3>\n
Chocolate and sweets<\/b><\/h4>\nGrapes, raisins, currants and sultanas<\/b><\/h4>\n
Cooked bones<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Nuts<\/b><\/h4>\n
Herbs & spices<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Fruits with pips & stones<\/b><\/h4>\n
Pigs in blankets<\/b><\/h4>\n
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