Keep food out of paws reach
Our research shows that only 36% of paw-rents make an effort to keep food out of their dog’s reach.
Ensuring that no potentially toxic foods are left anywhere that your dog can reach is the easiest way to prevent them from getting their paws on something they shouldn’t. It may be easier to invest in a baby gate for the kitchen door to ensure that there is no way for your pets to slip through whilst you’re preparing and cooking food.
Place any extra food that needs throwing out in a bin bag and take it to an outside bin right away. This should hopefully ensure that your pets aren’t able to knock over the bin or rip through the bag if they can smell something tempting inside.
Explain to family and friends what your dog can and can’t eat
Over the Christmas period, you may have friends and family visiting who aren’t pet owners or who aren’t as familiar with what dogs can and can’t eat. It’s a good idea to send them this blog page before their visit so they don’t accidentally ‘treat’ your dog to a toxic food.
