A calm, friendly guide to help your dog enjoy a comfortable Christmas.
Christmas is all about good food, cosy moments, and sharing time with the ones we love, including our dogs. Most dogs enjoy the season without any issues, but a few classic festive foods simply aren’t ideal for their digestion.
This gentle guide outlines the Christmas foods to be mindful of, along with simple alternatives that help keep your dog feeling their best over the holidays.
Stuffing
Stuffing often contains onions, garlic or leeks, which dogs don’t tolerate well.
Simple alternative: A little plain turkey breast.
Mince Pies & Christmas Pudding
Both are packed with raisins and sultanas, which aren’t suitable for dogs.
Best to keep for the humans.
Rich Trimmings
Turkey skin, crackling and fatty leftovers can be a bit too rich and may cause an upset tummy.
Gentle choice: Lean, plain meat.
Chocolate
A Christmas favourite for humans only.
Keeping selection boxes tucked away avoids any accidental snacking.
Cooked Bones
Once cooked, bones become brittle and may splinter, so they’re best avoided.
Try instead: A safe chew or a festive enrichment toy.
Gravy
Many gravies contain onion powder, salt, or rich meat drippings, all of which can overwhelm sensitive stomachs.
Swap for: A splash of warm water or a little low-salt broth without onion or garlic.
Mixed Nuts & Blue Cheese
Some nuts (like macadamias) and strong cheeses aren’t ideal for dogs and can be a little heavy on their digestion.
Easy rule: Keep nibbles on the table, not the floor.
A Simple, Comfortable Christmas
The best way to keep your dog feeling well over the festive period is to keep things familiar. A little plain, lean meat alongside their usual Wolfworthy, perhaps served through a fun enrichment activity, is more than enough to help them feel included without upsetting their tummy.
A few mindful choices go a long way in making Christmas peaceful, cosy and enjoyable for everyone.
A Little Something for Their Stocking
If you’d like to give your dog a festive treat, our 100% air-dried Venison, Wild Boar and Rabbit make a simple, wholesome choice. Each pack is made from pure, single-protein meat with nothing added, naturally flavourful, easy to digest and ideal as a thoughtful stocking filler.
