The majority of Christmas-related risks for dogs are associated with the tree. The most common issues stem from the real Christmas tree’s needles, sap, and oil.

Two guard dogs, Rex and Charlie, patrol the compound. "Believe you me, I would not walk into this compound unless I knew the names of those two dogs,"VandeVelde said.

For those who prefer flocked trees, Argos have the Habitat 6ft Snowy Half Design Christmas Tree for £43.33, and JD Williams have reduced the Aspen Half Flocked Christmas Tree from £61 to £39.

From vibrant Christmas trees covered in brightly-coloured baubles to Santa’s stockings and the presents within, many dogs can’t resist attacking the festive decorations.

In the tiny township of Plowville, about an hour west of Philadelphia, sits a long-standing family-run Christmas tree farm that has become the unofficial Newfoundland dog capital of the United ...

BRITS have been issued an urgent warning over Christmas decorations that can kill your dog. With festive decorations returning to British homes this year, many will be shocked to learn that some ho… ...