Greytmate Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I am starting this topic because I think a lot of people might want their dog to be celebrating Christmas with them. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs end up very very sick and at the vets because they ate the wrong leftovers. Be careful of what you and your guests are feeding the dog. It is so important not to give the dog all the fatty off-cuts of meat. Any more than a spoonful of fat can cause some problems, not to mention a tummy ache for the dog. A little bit of ham is ok, but no more than a few grams. Turkey is great. But cooked turkey bones can cause real problems as they can splinter into shards that might perforate a dog's insides. Please add to this list of what is ok to feed the dog, what should be fed with caution, and what things you need to keep right away from the dog this Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Onions are a big no-no too And of course Chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No alcohol please. A drunk dog is NOT funny, and it's very dangerous to allow a dog access to the dregs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No dried fruit or grapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No xmas pudding as this often has raisins or sultanas in it- which can cause a problem for some dogs. Not to mention the fact its very unhealthy for both human and canine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkatswing Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 No alcohol please. A drunk dog is NOT funny, and it's very dangerous to allow a dog access to the dregs. But what if your dog is a ninja who will take advantage of someone looking away??? Cheeky bugger got into my jameson that way... I was sitting on the ground with is on the floor an dlooked away for 2 seconds.. (He only got a tiny tiny bit before I stopped him!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Onions are a big no-no too And of course Chocolate. I've already seen countless posts on my facebook of people having to high tail their pet to the vet after they got into their chocolate christmas supplies Hide it well folks, the little buggers will sniff it out if within any form of scratching/jumping/searching reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm actually a bit mean in Christmas day, my dogs get their regular kibble, a raw chicken leg each and one treat. They don't get lunch leftovers, the chooks get them. One year we gave them dried roo tails and they had the runs for a few days. So no drastic change to their diets, they don't cope as well as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Make sure your compost area is fully secure. Mouldy compost especially in this weather is a real problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Don't let them get to the stones out of stone fruit, I believe the seed in the centre contains arsenic, not to mention the choking hazard of the whole stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) Good thread GM so many dogs end up with pancreatitis at Christmas time. The only thing I can think of adding is Macadamias. Edited December 23, 2011 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Nothing with artificial sweetners or macadamias - very small quantities can be deadly. I'm kinda like Gayle - they just get their nasties-free regular food (and a pig's ear for Lucy who will be crated over lunch as it is hosted at my place this year and she hates kids' guts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest english.ivy Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Processed pork/ham, which is very high in salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Be very aware of the dangers of cheap/imported treats, many are simply not safe and a sick/dead pet is not the way to spend Christmas. Don't buy imported treats and examine those pet stockings carefully the products they contain could well be dangerous. Our pets do not need Christmas crap they will be just as happy with their regular food and treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) ...and if you can't trust your guests (not to feed them tid bits) it might be best to pop the dog/s somewhere safe and quiet in the house. Edited December 23, 2011 by Aziah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auir Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 ...and if you can't trust your guests (not to feed them tid bits) it might be best to pop the dog/s somewhere safe and quiet in the house. yes the inlaws never understand this, for some reason they have this magical logic of 'oh but its christmas' and somehow any side affects are avoided becauses 'its christmas' i prefer the company of my dog more so can i put the inlaws somewhere else? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 ...and if you can't trust your guests (not to feed them tid bits) it might be best to pop the dog/s somewhere safe and quiet in the house. yes the inlaws never understand this, for some reason they have this magical logic of 'oh but its christmas' and somehow any side affects are avoided becauses 'its christmas' i prefer the company of my dog more so can i put the inlaws somewhere else? LOL Of course you can - better still, don't answer the door when they come knocking ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 (edited) I just thought I would add- be careful of dogs helping themselves to these 'treats' I the lead up to Christmas. My mums pup managed to get some Christmas pud from the table which was being prepared for a friend. With grapes and raisens it's best to get to the vet within an hr to induce vomiting. I did this with mums cheeky monkey and I decided to pop her on a drip for 12 hrs to ensure there was no kidney damage!! Jem thankfully didnt have any ill effects and is already home and bouncing. Edited December 23, 2011 by Jumabaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I don't even have a tree at my place... or I'd be picking up bits of it when I do the poo patrol... *grin* My dogs get their normal food, and maybe a few doggy biscuit bones - that's it. They do get new doggy chew toys to play with from Santa though... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Great thread, I would like to add gravy - can have a really high salt content and ground onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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