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In general, the foods you should avoid giving to your pet are:
Chocolate contains theobromine which is extremely toxic to dogs. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine so cooking chocolate or luxury high cocoa percentage brands are the worst. Be safe and never give chocolate to your dog.
Onions, shallots and garlic are also potentially fatal if eaten in large quantities especially if raw.
Grapes, raisins and sultanas are a Christmas favourite for us but these foods especially in dried form can be very toxic to your dog’s kidneys so avoid them completely.
Cooked bones can splinter so although it is very tempting to give your pet the leftovers, make sure any bones are too large to be swallowed.
Many other foods e.g. avocado, apricot kernels, peach stones can cause tummy problems or obstructions. If your pet happens to accidentally ingest any of these foods, get in touch with our emergency vet in London immediately.
“If you want to give your pet a seasonal treat, stick with a small amount of plain roasted turkey without any skin or fat!”
Many of the plants that we commonly have in the home at Christmas are very toxic to pets, the most frequent culprits being:
Ensure that if you have any of these plants they are well out of your pet’s reach.
Lilies are particularly poisonous to cats. Even a small amount of ingested pollen can cause fatal kidney failure. So, if you have a cat, we would recommend not keeping lilies in the house at all.
The Christmas tree itself has its own set of potential dangers:
Most Christmas dangers for pets are easy to avoid so play safe and have fun! If you have any specific worries or questions about pets at Christmas, please get in touch with the team.
At Kensington Veterinary Care, we understand that the care and health of your pets is any owner’s top priority. That is why we offer a comprehensive first opinion veterinary service for your furry friends, so you can be assured that no matter the problem, we can help you get to the bottom of it.
At Kensington Veterinary Care we know how special your pets are to you. That’s why we strive to provide the highest quality veterinary care around.
