I’m a vet, these are the Christmas leftovers that you should never give your dog – bones can cause havoc for starters
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UNLESS you had some seriously hungry guests, many of us will have been left with mountains of leftovers from yesterday’s Christmas dinners. And while it may be tempting to treat your pooch to the odd scrap, vets say owners should avoid doing so unless they fancy a trip to the vet.
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With toxic ingestion claims peaking in December in recent years, Animal Friends Pet Insurance have teamed up with Dr. Sam Webster to reveal exactly what you can and can’t feed your dog over the Christmas period…. Dr. Sam says: ”Pigs in blankets, and other fatty meats, could lead to pet obesity and pancreatitis.
As much as your pup might beg for a meaty treat, it’s best to avoid giving them these. Instead, stick to unseasoned lean meat such as chicken or turkey.”. Dr. Sam comments: “Gravy often has high salt and fat content. You must avoid this, especially in dogs with heart disease or a history of pancreatitis.”.
Dr. Sam shares: “Raisins, sultanas and grapes are extremely toxic for dogs and must always be avoided - even small amounts can be dangerous, so refrain from feeding your pup any dessert that has any of these ingredients. “Mince pies and other puddings with a high nut and sugar content may also cause pancreatitis.”.
Dr. Sam says: “Cooked bones are not safe for dogs due to them commonly causing constipation, intestinal obstruction or even perforation, piercing a painful hole to internal organs which can be life-threatening.”. Dr. Sam comments: “Dogs should avoid stuffing as it has a high salt and fat content which can be difficult to digest, dogs with heart disease should especially avoid it. Stuffing also often contains onions which are highly toxic to dogs.”.
