Pawfect holiday food

Keep your holiday season food away from the dogs

Leftover stuffing from the poultry - what could possibly go wrong? Rover seems to love it!

According to research done by https://www.money.co.uk/pet-insurance.htm many foods that humans love, do not agree with dogs. Some might even kill them.

If you’re planning on eating sage and onion stuffing, hide it from your dogs (and cats). Onions, garlic, chives, shallots and leeks all belong to the allium plant. When ingested, it can damage your dog’s red blood cells which transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. They may experience an increased heart and respiratory rate, weakness and diarrhoea, with some symptoms not visible until a few days after.

Blue cheese

Most dogs love cheese, but blue cheeses like stilton and Roquefort should be avoided due to a fungus called Roquefortine C. Dogs are sensitive to this substance which can cause high temperature, vomiting, diarrhoea and convulsions (muscle tremors and seizures). It’s also worth remembering that if you’re adding grapes to your cheese board, to keep these away from your four-legged friend as they can also cause problems if ingested.

Chocolate

Despite being a favourite festive treat for humans, chocolate poses a real threat to our dogs. The chemical compound theobromine is a stimulant, like coffee for humans, and can be fatal depending on the size of your dog and the colour of the chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the higher the toxicity. So, hide your advent calendars and celebrations boxes in a secure location.

Nuts

Although not all nuts are toxic to dogs (aside from the high-fat content and choking hazards), ensure you keep macadamia nuts and black walnuts away from your dog’s paws. Macadamia nuts and black walnuts can result in a lethargic reaction, such as wobbly legs and stiffness, vomiting and seizures if consumed.

Christmas treats with raisins

While Christmas treats like Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and mince pies are enjoyed among humans, they should not be eaten by our furry friends due to the sultanas and raisins. These fruits are dried grapes and could potentially lead to kidney failure, even when cooked in baked treats.

Alcohol

No matter the occasion, no type of alcohol should be given to our pets. Dogs are more sensitive to ethanol than humans, so drinking even a little could cause drowsiness and, in more serious cases, result in low sugar levels and seizures.

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Which leftovers can I give to my dogs (in moderation)?

Protein food items like cooked turkey, chicken and salmon are fine for dogs to eat. If you’re seasoning your meats, ensure you don’t give your dog the skin or cooked bones.

Vegetables such as carrots, peas, green beans and parsnips are nutritious and therefore a safe option but again avoid any cooked with salt.

Alternatively, try baking pet-friendly Christmas snacks like peanut butter dog biscuits. A pawfect treat while the humans eat dinner.

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