Listen: vets reveal hidden Christmas hazards for our pets

With almost half (49%) of us planning to spread some festive cheer by buying our pets a present this Christmas, owners are being urged not to get so carried away that they accidentally make their dogs or cats ill by giving them a gift or something harmful to eat or play with.

More than a third (36%) of pet owners admit they feed their animals more treats or food than usual during the festive season, while 30% even serve a pet-friendly Christmas dinner.

However, Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, is reminding owners of the dangers many Christmas staples, from Christmas pudding and mince pies to Christmas trees and their decorations, can pose.

Aston spoke to Dr Paul Manktelow, chief vet at Blue Cross.

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