My fur baby Coco is nearly a year old now and he is spoilt rotten by everyone in the family. I always try to buy his love by giving him the most treats so she will come and sit by me and give me cuddles. I think most dog owners are tempted to treat our furry loved ones to whatever we’ve been indulging on but beware! Not all human foods are safe for you dog and what you think might be a nice treat for them may make them ill.
There are quite a few human foods to avoid feeding to your dog but there are some Christmas staples that your dog can safely eat in moderation.
Doggy dinner approved
Turkey - Your dog can eat turkey but make sure you remove the bones.
Potatoes - Dogs can have a little potato but don't give them any with added salt or butter.
Vegetables - Your dog can eat vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, sprouts, peas and cauliflower etc
Fruit - These can be high in sugar and acidic, which can upset your dog's stomach. Give this in moderation with stones removed. The fruit to avoid is rhubarb as the stalks and also its leaves are toxic to canines.
Coco's favourite festive treats
Don’t feed to your dog
Chocolate - AVOID AT ALL COSTS. It contains Theobromine which can be deadly to canines, even in small amounts. Keep it well out of their reach at all times.
Turkey or chicken skin - This contains a lot of fat which can cause inflammation of the pancreas.
Gravy - Very tasty poured over the dogs dried food but gravy made with animal fat and stock is far to fatty and salty for your dog.
Onions and garlic - Onions are a definite no no as they are poisonous to dogs. A little bit of garlic is not toxic to your dog it can have a dangerous cumulative effect so best to avoid sneaking your dog a stuffing ball.
Turkey bones - They are hollow and can easily splinter and get stuck in your dogs throat.
Turkey bones - They are hollow and can easily splinter and get stuck in your dogs throat.
Grapes and dried fruits such as raisins, currants, sultanas - These can be fatal to dogs, even in small amounts. It's best to avoid giving your dog any mince pies or Christmas cake as these contain a lot of dried fruit.
Milk and dairy products - My dog LOVES cheese but research has shown that dogs are lactose intolerant.
Coco was completely unimpressed each time I tried to have a festive photo shoot with him, hence all the side eye and sass he's giving in these photos. He's has a mind of his own...
If you want more tips for keeping your dogs in tip top shape over Christmas head over the MORE TH>N guide which includes more info including how to make your own treats and how to dog proof your home.
I hope you and your furry loved ones have a lovely Christmas, if you're dressing them up in cute jumpers feel free to sent me a photo on twitter because I love nothing more than wasting hours of my life looking at photos and videos of dogs on the internet.
*post written in collaboration with MORE TH>N
9 comments
Oh gosh Coco is absolutely divine and what a lovely innocent face <3
ReplyDeleteSuch an important topic. I knew someone's dog who got really poorly from chicken bones once. The photos are super cute!
ReplyDeleteOur old dog found some Christmas chocolates and ate them all and went into toxic shock. It gave him brain damage and he later died, it was the most distressing time.
ReplyDeleteI don't own a dog but discovered how lethal chocolate can be for them last year. I can't believe how dangerous it is.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they couldn't eat cheese. It's really shocking how dangerous some foods can be for dogs!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute cutie you have there! Great tips too, had no idea they couldn't eat cheese x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post as I had no idea about all the things they can and can't eat. Love Coco, what a gorgeous thing!
ReplyDeleteYour pup is so cute! So many great tips here, I’m going to share this with some dog owners I know x
ReplyDeleteCoco is gorgeous! I sometimes mix gravy with Elsie's dried food, but won't be anymore! Thanks for sharing x
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