Pet owners are being urged to look out for their dogs this Christmas as the season can bring an uptick in vet visits.
Dogs are 53 percent more likely to be treated for eating human food that is poisonous to them, or ingesting 'foreign bodies', in December, compared to any other month of the year, according to The Kennel Club. As well as this, Agria Pet Insurance has found that December has consistently been the highest month for intoxication claims since 2015, with the highest claim reaching over £1,600 following a dog eating a mince pie.
This comes amid a period in which your dog may behave out of character and eat something that it shouldn't. After all, with potentially more people coming and going and regular door knocks from delivery workers, Christmas can really disrupt a pup's routine.
