Overview
Whether it’s what we eat or how much, Christmas is really all about food for us humans. From our stockings to our dining tables, morning to evening, food is everywhere during the run-up to Christmas. Unfortunately, a lot of the foods we commonly associate with Christmas are dangerous for our pets. Let’s take a look at the foods you should keep well out of their reach.
"On the first day of Christmas, my owner gave to me... none of these things." Well, we hope so anyway.
Chocolate
Cooked bones
Corn on the cob
Alcohol
Grapes and raisins
Onions, garlic, and chives
Nuts
Xylitol (the sweetener)
Fatty foods
What if my pet eats a dangerous food?
Which Christmas treats can I feed my pet?
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Medically reviewed by Dave Tweedle, BVetMed MRCVS, Edward Davies, BVSc MRCVS
Published on 13/11/2018 • Reviewed on 28/11/2025