Warning to all dog owners with pets around the home at Christmas

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Pet owners are being urged to look out for their dogs this Christmas as the season can bring an uptick in vet visits.Dogs are 53 percent more likely to be treated for eating human food that is poisonous to them, or ingesting 'foreign bodies', in December, compared to any other month of the year, according to The Kennel Club.

As well as this, Agria Pet Insurance has found that December has consistently been the highest month for intoxication claims since 2015, with the highest claim reaching over £1,600 following a dog eating a mince pie.This comes amid a period in which your dog may behave out of character and eat something that it shouldn't.

After all, with potentially more people coming and going and regular door knocks from delivery workers, Christmas can really disrupt a pup's routine.Experts at The Kennel Club, who carried out the research have asked that dog owners keep an eye out for their pet's well being - as well as what it is eating."While Christmas should be a joyful and exciting time for the whole family, it can often be not only stressful and confusing for our pets, but sometimes dangerous as well, especially if certain treats and presents can land in the wrong paws," said Bill Lambert, Health, Welfare and Breeder Services Executive at The Kennel Club."Of course, many families will also be experiencing additional stress this Christmas owing to the cost of living crisis and may not be able to cope with any additional and unexpected financial burden, such as emergency veterinary treatment. "While this can be extremely costly, and not to mention incredibly upsetting for both dogs and their owners, it can also often be avoided as long as owners are vigilant and take necessary precautions."Every Christmas there