Keep these out of reach for those curious noses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Mince pies<\/strong><\/a> and fruit cake<\/strong> – while we love them, the alcohol and raisins make these toxic for our pups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Onions, leeks, garlic, m<\/strong>ushrooms, chives<\/strong> – these are all harmful to dogs<\/a>, and can often creep into stuffings, sauces and trimmings. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stuffing<\/strong> – often this contains harmful seasonings and the likes of onion and garlic. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roast potatoes<\/strong> – these are often too fatty and salty, likely to cause a stomach upset. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chocolate <\/strong>– while we might love a box of Quality Street, chocolate is highly toxic to dogs. A festive hazard<\/a> that\u2019s best kept somewhere safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bones<\/strong> – our dogs love to chew, but cooked bones can splinter and cause internal injuries. Our Natural Chew<\/a>s are a great, long-lasting alternative. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pigs in blankets<\/strong><\/a> –<\/strong> as they\u2019re high in salt and fat, we wouldn\u2019t recommend sharing these with your dog. It\u2019s not like there will be leftovers anyway\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dog-friendly festive foods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Build your dog\u2019s Christmas dinner using these safe treats. Just be sure they aren\u2019t cooked in butter, oil or excess salt or any of the harmful ingredients listed above<\/strong>. <\/strong>If in doubt – boiled and steamed are your dog\u2019s friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Turkey<\/strong> <\/a>– a low fat meat and an excellent source of protein. Just remove the skin (as this is quite fatty).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Salmon <\/strong>– a delicious fish many dogs adore. Just watch out for bones and be sure to avoid smoked salmon. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cranberries<\/strong><\/a> – your pup will surely savour a little homemade cranberry sauce. Avoid store-bought sauces, as they\u2019re too sugary. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chestnuts <\/strong>– make sure they\u2019re cooked and don\u2019t contain any honey or seasonings. Not to be confused with horse chestnuts (conkers) which are toxic to dogs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mashed potato <\/strong>– you could save one of those roasties before they go in the oven, just hold the butter or milk. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Butternut squash <\/strong>– <\/strong>jam-packed with vitamins and minerals that are great for your dog, you could even season with a little rosemary for extra flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parsnips<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>– a festive favourite, just skip these if your dog has diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brussels sprouts<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>– you might avoid them, but they\u2019re a dose of healthy greens dogs often love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Peas <\/strong>– pile these on to create a super tasty superfood <\/a>dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Carrots <\/strong>– as good for our pups as they are for us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Low salt gravy<\/strong><\/a> – the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance, just make sure there\u2019s no onions and garlic hiding in there. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Tis the season for pate\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking to keep things simple but delicious, why not add wet food to your next box instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Salmon <\/strong>– a delicious fish many dogs adore. Just watch out for bones and be sure to avoid smoked salmon. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Onions, leeks, garlic, m<\/strong>ushrooms, chives<\/strong> – these are all harmful to dogs<\/a>, and can often creep into stuffings, sauces and trimmings. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
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