Vets are warning pet owners of potential hazards in the home this Christmas.
It comes as an emergency vet company predicts the festive period will see a 97% rise in cases.
This surge in pets needing medical assistance will reportedly be the result of the ingestion of foods that they can’t digest properly, with raisins and chocolate some of the prime offenders whilst Christmas decorations such as tinsel and fairy lights also pose a risk.
In 2020, Vets Now treated 270 dogs who had eaten mince pies on Christmas Eve — up from an average of 14 daily cases during the rest of December.
Dozens of human foods are dangerous for dogs, with the most common being chocolate, macadamia nuts, grapes and raisins – so beware of mince pies, Christmas cake and panettone.
Others that could see you spending your Christmas in the pet emergency room include xylitol (a common sugar substitute), alcohol, caffeine, onions, garlic, blue cheese and anything high in salt or fat – so be careful with things like Christmas stuffing and gravy and artificially sweetened treats.
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