Puppy Trainer Wentworth Point – Xmas Food That’s Bad for Your Dog

Puppy Trainer Wentworth Point – Do You Know What Xmas Food Is Bad for Your Dog?

There’s a lot of Christmas food that’s bad for your dog. Now that Christmas is getting closer it’s good to remind ourselves what not to feed our dogs this holiday season.

We all love the holiday season, and especially the food that comes with it. And very often we feel the need to treat our pets as well. It’s perfectly fine to give your pets plenty of treats during the festive season, but there are some Christmas food that’s bad for your dog and can seriously injure, or even kill, your fur baby. Here’s advice from your local puppy trainer in Wentworth Point.

 

1. Chocolate

Most dog owners know this already, but it’s an easy one to forget at Christmas. Be aware of the presents under the tree, those nicely wrapped bars of Toblerone can be highly toxic to your pet even in small quantities. If you leave chocolate around, keep an eye on your dog!

 

2. Grapes and raisins

Grapes can be very dangerous for dogs. Thanks to the traditional plum pudding, Australians consume a lot of raisins at Christmas time. Both raisins and grapes can cause acute kidney failure in your dog, so be careful not to give them leftovers.

 

3. Nutmeg

Nutmeg is common spice to use in our Christmas cooking, but don’t fling it around. It’s one of the lesser known poisonous foods for dogs. The Australian Veterinary Association warns that it can cause dogs to suffer from tremors, seizures, issues with the nervous system and even death.

 

4. Avocados

Avocados are a popular Christmas food but it’s better to keep them away from your pet. Avocados contain a toxin which can damage the heart, lungs and tissue of your dog. Effect in dogs is usually mild but it’s better to be safe than sorry!

 

5. Macadamia nuts

These popular Christmas nuts can also be toxic to dogs. Symptoms generally present within 12 hours and can include vomiting, hypothermia and elevated heart rate. Keep any nutty treats away from your dog!

 

6. Onions and garlic

Both onions and garlic can cause gastric irritation and anemia if eaten in large quantities. Remember this, when preparing your Christmas dishes.

 

What to do if your pet gets food poisoning

If you suspect your dog has eaten something bad for them, call your local vet immediately.