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Our Christmas hub brings the latest hints and tips to help your pet stay safe this winter

Whether you enjoy the cold crisp days or dread the long dark nights, winter undoubtedly brings a whole host of new safety hazards for your dogs, cats, and other small animals. Christmas, too, can be a particularly dangerous time for pets. That’s why the Vets Now Christmas hub is dedicated to bringing you the best tips straight from our emergency vets to help keep you and your pet safe this winter.

Christmas dog hazards

21 dangers that could ruin your 's Christmas

Handy dog infographic

We'd all rather avoid a trip to the emergency vets this christmas, which is why we've created this helpful guide to the hazards that could make your dog ill.

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Are you prepared?

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We're here for you and your pet when your daytime practice is closed. Save our number so you always know who to call in a pet emergency.

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Christmas cat hazards

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Handy cat infographic

We'd all rather avoid a trip to the emergency vets this christmas, which is why we've created this helpful guide to the hazards that could make your cat ill.

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Do you know the dangers of chocolate for dogs?

It is predicted that Brits will gorge on over £160 million worth of chocolate during the festive period. With Christmas just around the corner and an abundance of chocolate around the house, pet owners must be aware of the dangers of chocolate poisoning for dogs and keep the tempting treats out of reach.

Worried your dog has eaten chocolate?

Dog and chocolate questions answered

Worried your dog has eaten chocolate this Christmas? Our emergency vets have answered all of your questions about dogs and chocolate poisoning.

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How much chocolate is poisonous to dogs?

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Chocolate toxicity calculator for dogs

Has your dog been at the Christmas chocolate? Use our chocolate toxicity calculator to work out whether your dog has eaten a potentially toxic amount.

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