Dog

On the 4th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me … 

Alcohol

Alcohol can have a similar effect in dogs as it does in their owners when drunk in excess. They can become wobbly and drowsy and in severe cases, there is a risk of low body temperature, low blood sugar and coma. Dogs may help themselves to any unattended alcohol left lying around over Christmas, so ensure it’s always out of their reach.

Cat

On the 4th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me… 

Snow globes

Cat owners should be wary of snow globes. Some of these festive ornaments can contain ethylene glycerol, commonly known as antifreeze, which is highly toxic to pets. If the ornament breaks and the liquid spills out, there’s a real risk your cat could lick it up or swallow it whilst grooming – if it’s on their fur – and become critically ill. Be sure to check what chemicals your snow globe contains and keep it well out of the reach of any curious cats.

Rabbit

On the 4th day of Christmas, my owner accidentally gave to me… 

Candles

Keep all candles and open flames high up and out of the way of your rabbits. Cold ashes can be as equally as harmful as they are very caustic when combined with water.