Dangerous Holiday Food for Dogs

Santa and dog

The holidays are full of friends, family, parties and food and we all want our fur family to be involved. The one thing that no one wants during the season is an emergency pet bill though. The following food can make your dog ill or even poison them so avoid them and reach for the treat bag instead if you just can’t hold back sharing with them.

  • Alcohol
  • Chocolate/cocoa
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Persimmons
  • Milk/Dairy products
  • Bones
  • Onions (Chives)
  • Nuts
  • Raw meats
  • Raw poultry
  • Raw fish
  • Yeast dough
  • Eggs
  • Candy
  • Gum
  • Coffe grounds
  • Rhubarb
  • Candies or baked goods using Xylitol

It’s not just the food, remember to have your lights, cords,tree and other decorations out of reach from your pups.

Last but not least, remember to have a good time and ejoy the season!



  • Jenni Leeds

    I always thought cooked eggs were ok – good to know!

  • willbouton

    Thanks for posting this very informative. Dogs and cats eat things they
    shouldn’t all year long, but the holidays, with their heavy emphasis on
    large meals and traditional foods, are a particularly dangerous time.
    Some pet owners will want to celebrate with their pets by sharing their
    bounty with them.
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