Dog Christmas Foods & Treats

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Deni D.

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Founder & CEO

This Christmas season, it's critically important to know which foods you can & can't feed your dog. Here's our list.

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Our Top 10 tips for dog Christmas treats

(Safe) Turkey & Chicken: Offer plain, cooked turkey or chicken as a treat. Avoid seasoned or fatty cuts, and remove bones to prevent choking or internal injuries.

(Safe) Healthy Snacks: Carrots, green beans, and sweet potatoes (plain and cooked) are festive and dog-safe treats packed with nutrients.

(Safe) DIY Dog Food: Buy or bake holiday-themed dog treats using dog-safe ingredients. Discover our dog-friendly DIY dog food recipes for even more recommendations of dog-friendly foods!

(Unsafe & Toxic) Chocolate: Keep all chocolate treats far from your dog. Even small amounts of chocolate can be toxic and lead to serious health issues.

(Safe in small quantities) Cheese: Small amounts of plain cheese can be safe for a dog to consume as a treat, but avoid giving too much, as many dogs are lactose intolerant.

(Unsafe) Dangerous Snacks: Avoid foods containing grapes, raisins, or currants, which can cause kidney failure in dogs, even in small amounts.

(Unsafe) Any Alcohol: Keep alcohol and caffeinated beverages out of reach of your dog(s). Even small sips of alcohol or alcoholic beverages can cause severe reactions in dogs.

(Unsafe) Cooked bones or fatty leftovers: Do not give your dog cooked bones or fatty leftovers as it's likely that cooked bones can splinter, and fatty foods can cause pancreatitis.

(Safe - but not recommended in high quantities) Dog Treats: Keep treats to a minimum to avoid upsetting your dog’s stomach. Stick to their regular diet as much as possible during the holidays.

(In case of an emergency) Know your Emergency Contacts: Have your vet’s emergency contact ready in case your dog consumes a harmful treat. Quick action can prevent serious complications.

From the experts: Use dogAdvisor Max beforehand to check if it's safe to feed your dog a certain food. dogAdvisor Max saved a dog's life by providing emergency guidance when the dog ate chocolate. Please be aware that Max's responses are subject to our Terms Of Service; Max can sometimes make mistakes.

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