Fozzy's Festive Diet Tips
- craddison
- Dec 22
- 2 min read
Christmas is a time for indulgent meals, sweet treats, and overflowing plates — but while we may be enjoying every bite, some festive favourites can be dangerous (and even life-threatening) for our dogs.
Before those pleading puppy eyes convince you to share a bite from your Christmas dinner, take a moment to check this list of foods that should never be on your dog’s menu.
🚫Foods to Keep Away from Dogs This Christmas
🍫Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which dogs can’t metabolise properly. Even small amounts can cause vomiting, tremors, seizures, heart problems, or worse.
🍇Grapes, Raisins & Currants
Often found in Christmas pudding, fruitcake, mince pies, and festive snacks. These can trigger sudden kidney failure in dogs — even in tiny quantities.
🧅Onions, Garlic, Leeks & Chives
Common ingredients in stuffing, gravy, and many savoury dishes. These can damage red blood cells and lead to anaemia.
🍷Alcohol
A sip of wine, beer, or rum-soaked dessert can cause low blood sugar, breathing difficulties, seizures, and even respiratory failure.
🍗Cooked Bones (especially turkey or chicken)
Cooked bones splinter easily and can cause choking, intestinal blockages, or internal injuries.
🍬Xylitol (Artificial Sweetener)
Found in sugar-free sweets, chewing gum, and some baked goods. Xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar and acute liver failure.
🥘Rich, Fatty Foods
Gravy, roast trimmings, sausages, and buttery sides may be delicious — but they can trigger pancreatitis, a painful and potentially serious condition.
✅Dog-Safe Christmas Treats
Want to include your pup in the celebrations?
Stick to dog-friendly options, such as:
Plain cooked turkey (no seasoning or skin)
Carrot sticks
Green beans
Special dog treats designed for the holidays
What to do if your dog eats something they shouldn't...
❤️If your dog eats something dangerous, contact your vet or an emergency pet clinic immediately. Quick action can save lives.
This Christmas, a little caution goes a long way — helping ensure the holidays are happy, healthy, and tail-waggingly joyful for everyone. 🎅🐶
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