Don't forget to keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving by not feeding them things from our tables/plates that are dangerous to their health... it's easy in the excitement of the holiday to want to share with our four-legged family members, but it's not always a good idea to do so.
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Things to avoid feeding to your cats and dogs:
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Bones: turkey bones can lacerate or obstruct and even puncture your pets' internal organs. Save the bones for the broth.
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Onions: Onions, scallions and onion powder, found in stuffing and used as a general seasoning, can destroy your dog or cat's red blood cells, which causes anemia.
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Grapes and Raisins: Grapes and raisins contain a toxin that can cause kidney damage to both dogs and cats.
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Chocolate: Chocolate can actually be fatal to your dog or cat; so all those sweets must be kept well out of reach.
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Ham: is a fatty food that will often upset a dog's or cat's stomach as well as cause pancreatitis, vomiting and diarrhea.
- Sweets: whether it's pecan pie, or pumpkin or apply pie, a tiny bit will probably not do damage, but in general it's best to avoid feeding sugary foods to dogs and cats.
More tips on how to keep your pets safe during the Thanksgiving holiday can be found at the following websites:
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And If your pets do happen to ingest any of these foods on Thanksgiving, call your veterinarian as soon as possible. Quick action may prevent more costly and serious complications from developing.
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