There is a three hour window for action if a pet eats festive foods says a local vet.
As preparations get underway for this year's Christmas dinner, people are reminded that animals should not be fed anything that is not usually in their diet.
Lydia Clerkin, from Clerkin Vets in Virginia and Cootehill, says immediate action leads to better outcomes for pets who may consume foods soaked in fat, or oils, and treats like chocolate and sweets.
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She says that food remains in the pet's stomach for approximately 3 hours and if you're registered with a vet they are obliged to be on call for such an emergency:
