THE FESTIVE season can be a dangerous time for our pets, with an abundance of food around the house that may pose a threat to our animals. 

We all know how toxic chocolate is to our pets, but with a wide range of other treats that also pose a risk, it’s important pet owners know what their pets can and can’t eat.

Jude McCoy, canine nutritional advisor at Bella & Duke, said: “Christmas isn’t just a holiday for humans anymore but our pets too. We all like to treat ourselves and indulge in a variety of different foods while we share the festivities with friends and families.

"With this comes an extra element of risk for our pets as the house gets filled with tasty treats.

"We need to take the added level of precaution to ensure our pets don’t get their paws on anything toxic, it’s better to be safe than sorry so stick to feeding them natural species-appropriate treats to avoid any unnecessary trips to the vets.”