These are seven foods you should avoid giving to your pooch this Christmas, according to pet food experts at Canagan. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
5. Alcohol
The ethanol in alcohol can hit an animal’s bloodstream faster than humans. If consumed, dogs may seem drowsy and unsteady on their feet, and in more severe cases there’s a risk of seizures and respiratory failure. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Nuts
High fat content in nuts can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. You should not feed your pooch macadamia nuts or black walnuts. Macadamias can cause weakness, lethargy, vomiting, tremors and an increased body temperature. Photo: Shutterstock
7. Blue cheese
A blue cheese like roquefort contains fungus harboring a substance called roquefortine C. In extreme cases, dogs can develop muscle tremors and seizures which can last up to two days. Photo: Shutterstock