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Vet Nurses Warn: Christmas Foods Can Harm Dogs

12/25/2025

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Veterinary Nurses Warn

Carolanne Cicero, a veterinary nurse, and Jade The Vet Nurse warn that Christmas foods such as chocolate, raisins, and cooked bones harm dogs.
They advise keeping these foods away from pets and offering safe alternatives such as lean turkey and vegetables.
If a pet ingests harmful foods, owners should contact a veterinarian immediately.
The warning coincides with a shift to Christmas dinners, such as Indian cuisine, to avoid turkey-stress.

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Households Reinvent Christmas

Some households embrace a 'Steakhouse Christmas,' replacing traditional turkey with prime rib and steakhouse sides such as garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach.
Meanwhile, others turn to food banks for holiday meals, emphasizing family over gifts.
One individual shared sourcing turkey and vegetables from a food bank, highlighting financial pressures.
These contrasts reflect changing holiday traditions and broader economic realities.

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Veterinary Nurses Warn

Carolanne Cicero, a veterinary nurse, and Jade The Vet Nurse warn that Christmas foods such as chocolate, raisins, and cooked bones harm dogs.
They advise keeping these foods away from pets and offering safe alternatives such as lean turkey and vegetables.
If a pet ingests harmful foods, owners should contact a veterinarian immediately.
The warning coincides with a shift to Christmas dinners, such as Indian cuisine, to avoid turkey-stress.

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