{"id":181376,"date":"2017-12-06T11:27:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T01:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/christmas-safety-seven-top-tips-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2025-01-19T15:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T05:14:58","slug":"christmas-safety-seven-top-tips-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petcloud.com.au\/d\/blog\/christmas-safety-seven-top-tips-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Safety: 7 Top Tips For Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tis the season to be jolly and of course our furry friends will be going the fun festivities with the rest of your family and friends.<\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s your own pooch or one visiting for the holidays there are some potential dangers present for furkids during the festive season.<\/p>\n

To ensure your own or visiting dogs remain safe and healthy throughout the Christmas celebrations read our top seven doggie dangers to watch out for.<\/p>\n

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HUMAN FOOD TOXIC FOR DOGS<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For humans we would enjoy nothing more than a meal enjoying plum pudding, chocolate, Christmas cake, stuffing in meats, fruit platter and more; but for your four-legged friends these could mean a trip to the vet.<\/p>\n

These common foods contain ingredients such as chocolate, sultanas, raisins, grapes, onions, garlic and macadamia nuts which are toxic to dogs and are best to be avoided.<\/p>\n

TOP TIP:<\/strong><\/span> Don\u2019t leave any plates of food unattended and at a height, your dog can reach, and ensure your bins are secure as dogs are not beyond some dumpster diving to find food.<\/p>\n

If you are concerned your dog has eaten something they shouldn\u2019t have speak to a veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n

Read more: “10 Dangerous Human Foods For Your Pet<\/a>“<\/em><\/p>\n

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ALCOHOL<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We love to celebrate with a cold one or glass of wine but this is an absolute NO NO for dogs.<\/p>\n

There is no safe amount of alcohol for your dog to have and effects will range from depressions, difficulty walking, slow breathing, collapse and even possible death.<\/p>\n

TOP TIP:<\/strong><\/span> If you want to give your pooch a safe treat why not try Dog Beer. They are non-alcoholic, non-carbonated meat broth based drinks, sounds tasty right, and you can purchase or make your own.<\/p>\n

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OVERINDULGENCE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll just give them a little bit of ham\u201d doesn\u2019t seem like it would hurt right? But when a dog is given a \u2018little bit\u2019 of ham ten times in one day it becomes a big bit of ham.<\/p>\n

We love to spoil and treat our pets but it is important to remember what seems like a little to us, is actually a lot to them which can cause health issues.<\/p>\n

Overindulgence can cause gut pain, vomiting, diarrhea and even pancreatitis.<\/p>\n

PetCloud spoke to veterinary Dr. Glen Richards, from Channel 10\u2019s hit show Shark Tank, who is reminding pet owners to be aware of the dangers of feeding pets overly rich or fatty foods.<\/p>\n

\u201cOften we’d see Pet Owners wanting to indulge their pets over Christmas, and the most common presentation was when pet owners would give leftovers to their pets and that fatty ham which can lead to pancreatitis,” Dr. Glen Richards said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pancreas is an organ in the body that helps digest food, but in actual fact, if you give a dog a big feed of fatty foods, the pancreas in a way almost starts digesting itself and they force them into pancreatitis.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo perhaps just a tiny treat but keep feeding them their regular food.\u201d<\/p>\n

TOP TIP:<\/strong><\/span> Make sure to let your guests know not to feed your dog leftovers from their plate. If your pooch has particularly good puppy dog eye and pleading skills which guests may give into, restrain your dog safely either in a separate room of the house or outside.<\/p>\n

You need to take the lead because if your fur baby is like ours it will never say no to food.<\/p>\n

NOISE ANXIETY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Summertime celebrations can mean parties and fireworks and let\u2019s not forget those summer storms, all of which can be unpleasant for pets who are anxious to noise.<\/p>\n

As a pet owner, you know your pet the best so always observe your pooch closely and look for the subtle signs for when they are unhappy or worried, and take action.<\/p>\n

TOP TIP:<\/strong><\/span> Avoid the stress where possible. Make sure they have access to a quiet, safe retreat or book a pet carer for pet sitting or daycare to give them some quiet time out.<\/p>\n

CHRISTMAS TREE<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas would not be complete without the fun and joy of a Christmas tree and there are a few things to consider to make it safe for dogs too!<\/p>\n

Possible dangers include:<\/p>\n