From chocolates to leftovers, there's a lot that can make your pets sick with owners being warned to take extra care this Christmas
Christmas is just days away and people will be doing the festive food shop - or at least planning to - as they prepare to cook the turkey and side dishes.
Animal health specialists at OurFitPets have put together a list of common Christmas foods that can cause serious health problems for cats and dogs, as well as advice on what you should do if your furry friend accidentally eats any of these foods. Here's what they want you to know. The experts explain: "These vegetables all contain a compound called N-propyl disulfide which is damaging to your pet’s red blood cells and can cause them to develop anaemia."Chocolate Many of us know that chocolate can be toxic for dogs but they are also just as dangerous for cats too. They contain a compound called theobromine, which animals can’t metabolise easily, and causes overstimulation of their muscles, including their heart.
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