Some tips to help dog-proof your Christmas tree

Plants: A lot of the lovely Christmas plants that decorate our houses during this period can be dangerous for your dogs. Make sure to keep the following out of your dog’s reach:

Holly: although considered to be a plant with low toxicity levels, the spikes on the leaves may cause damage to your dog’s mouth, throat and stomach. On the other hand, the berries found on Holly plants can cause your dog to experience vomiting and diarrhoea.
Mistletoe: there are two types of mistletoe to consider: the European and the American type. The European one, whilst not very toxic, might result in your dog having an upset tummy if ingested. The American type is far more toxic, and it can cause vomiting, retching and in some extreme cases, death.
Poinsettia: although dangerous for dogs (and cats!), the risk of Poinsettias has been recently exaggerated by the media. PetMD specifies that “if the leaves are ingested, they will often cause nausea and vomiting, but it would take a large amount of the plant’s material to cause poisoning, and most animals and children will not eat such a large enough amount because of the irritating taste and feel from the sap.”
Christmas trees: Christmas trees are not dangerous per se for your dog. What we need to consider is that most natural Christmas trees will shed needles. If ingested by your dog, the natural oils contained in the needles, plus their sharp shape, can cause your dog’s stomach to feel upset.
Candles: even when lit, most candles sold in the UK and Europe have low toxicity levels. A dog that feels tempted to eat a candle might increase his/her risk of suffering from an intestinal blockage or chocking. Lit candles also constitute a fire hazard. So, whether they’re lit or not, it’s best to keep candles away from your pooch.

Christmas tree decorations: and there’s of course the Christmas tree decorations! Shiny, dangly and extremely fun-looking for dogs. The PDSA points that “dangling baubles, tantalising tinsel and flashing fairy lights can all be very tempting for cats and dogs to play with. Dogs also explore things with their mouths so it’s easy for them to accidentally swallow smaller decorations if they pick them up.” If swallowed, these decorative items can cause your dog to experience serious pain and intestinal blockages.

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