Avoid accidentally poisoning the dog this Christmas

1. Fatty meats including pork crackling, sausages and the skin of your roast chicken and turkey - Your dogs are going to be annoyed we are telling you this, but it is for their health and safety. Meat high in fat can inflame dogs pancreas; the symptoms can develop over time or suddenly lead to organ and brain damage. ⠀⠀

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2. Chocolate - Dogs love the taste. Still, chocolate contains methylxanthines which dogs are far more sensitive to than people, the dose depends on factors like weight but in general, the darker and more bitter the chocolate, the higher the danger. ⠀⠀

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3. Onions and garlic - Both feature in many Christmas recipes, which makes it is easy to forget about them once cooked. Onions and garlic fed in large amounts can cause your dog to have low iron levels, causing them to become lethargic and not their natural active selves.⠀⠀

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4. Grapes and raisins - Grapes are a danger to dogs year-round. However, Australians experience warm Christmas weather when refreshing fruits become a feature in most households. ⠀⠀

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Raisins are found in most Christmas puddings so be careful not to put aside the leftovers for the dog's dinner. Raisins are toxic in moderate amounts so if you are having chocolate pudding forget about it! The combination can be deadly! ⠀⠀

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Side note: No cooked bones - Dogs can digest raw bones whereas cooked bones splinter, putting them in danger of perforating their bowels⠀

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If you notice your dog displaying odd behaviour, please call your vet immediately.⠀⠀