OUR PETS ARE part of the family, and of course that means that we want to get them involved in our Christmas celebrations too. But sadly every year the teams at Blue Cross' animal hospitals treat pets who have eaten or drunk something they really shouldn't have.
Here are some top tips to ensure you enjoy this festive season with your companion, and avoid any emergency trips to the vet.
Sharing Christmas dinner
For many of us Christmas dinner is the highlight of the season, but it's important to remember that certain foods can lead to illness, seizures and can even prove fatal for your pet.
If you're wanting to put together a pet-friendly bowl of food as a one-off treat this Christmas for your cat or dog, then you can include a small portion of any of the below:
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