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Episode 295 - Avoiding canine Christmas catastrophes

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Released Sat December 13, 2025
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Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, has the advice you need to keep your dog happy and healthy at Christmas. With guests coming and going, food and drink posing hazards to dogs, decorations just asking to be chewed, and us all distracted by having fun, it's easy for things to go wrong. But there are easy steps you can take to protect your pets.

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Ben at Christmas

Ben, our family GSD, was always part of everything, including Christmas.

He ate the lametta strands off the lower branches of the Christmas tree!

Have you had Christmas mishaps with your dog?

Expert advice to stop dogs begging over the Christmas period

Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Ben has shared five effective training tips to stop dogs begging for food, so owners can enjoy their Christmas dinner in peace.

With 35 years’ experience and working with over 30 dogs every day, Ben recently partnered with ACME Kennels to offer free advice and training tips to dog owners to help tackle bad behaviour.

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Stop dogs begging for food over Christmas

Dog training expert Ben Randall has revealed how pet owners can stop their furry friends begging for food over the festive season.

Image credit: ACME Kennels

Pup nearly dies after wolfing down 24 chocolates

A sweet-toothed four-month-old Doberman puppy called Ghost needed life-saving treatment after polishing off an entire advent calendar.

Luckily for Ghost, PDSA vets were on hand to provide emergency treatment which saved his life, meaning he was back home in time to enjoy festive celebrations with his family. The veterinary charity is highlighting Ghost’s story to warn all pet owners to be extra vigilant this Christmas as many festive treats, including chocolate, can be toxic to our pets.

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Ghost

A sweet-toothed four-month-old Doberman puppy called Ghost needed life-saving treatment after polishing off an entire advent calendar.

Festive food

As we all begin to prepare for our festive feasts, the PDSA is urging pet owners to think twice about offering furry friends Christmas leftovers and excess treats.

Battersea is keeping dogs safe at Christmas

Many people will be busy getting their homes ready for Christmas this week, with trees to decorate, baubles to buy and lights to go up. However, while Christmastime is great fun for people, it can be a dangerous time for our pets.

Sunshine

At Christmas, Sunshine ate an entire chocolate advent calendar.

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295 - Avoiding canine Christmas catastrophes

Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, has the advice you need to keep your dog happy and healthy at Christmas. With guests coming and going, food and drink posing hazards to dogs, decorations just asking to be chewed, and us all distracted by having fun, it's easy for things to go wrong. But there are easy steps you can take to protect your pets.

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