Pet Safety At Christmas

 
Christmas is a wonderful time to relax unless you are the family pet because the RSPCA and Dogs Trust have a campaign which shows that Vets typically report the festive season as being one of their busiest time of the year.
Festive foods are a particular problem with some treats fatal for some pets, especially fatty foods which can cause Pancreatitis in dogs and mince pies, Christmas cake and puddings are full of raisins  which are toxic to dogs as well as grapes, currants and sultanas and macadamia nuts are a real health hazard as they cause vomiting.
Alcohol is poison to dogs, and onions, garlic, sage and chives contain chemicals that are toxic to both cats and dogs and chocolate is a significant concern but its not just the food and drink as plant can be hazardous also with festive plants such as poinsettia, mistletoe, ivy and holly and it's berries are poisonous if consumed.
So if you want to still have a pet on Boxing Day or don't fancy spending Twixmas sat in a Vets surgery while your pooch has his stomach pumped, keep the goodies out of reach and move that Poinsettia onto a shelf.