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Dogs Monthly The British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) advises pet owners to be mindful of Christmas hazards in order to avoid an emergency trip to the vet’s. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey findings show that eight in ten companion animal vets across the UK saw “at least one case” of toxic ingestion over the Christmas break last year. “Chocolate, raisins and other dried fruit, xylitol (found in sugar-free products), onion, garlic and seasonal decoration...

A surge in animal-lovers bringing rescue dogs into Britain could expose homegrown pooches to deadly exotic diseases, vets warn.