26/11/2020
Pet warning for Thanksgiving!
We love Thanksgiving! Your pets probably love it more, all the smells and the yummy food! But please make sure you don’t give your furry friend the wrong items!
Here’s what you should stay away from:
* Fatty foods: Animals have a hard time digesting fatty foods and it can even cause pancreatitis - which can be life-threatening!
* Pies and desserts: Chocolate is a no! Artificial sweetener called xylitol can be very harmful to dogs and cats.
* Bones: While raw bones are better, they still need to be monitored and supervised as not to accidentally swallow a large bone! Marrow bones are great, they’re too big to swallow but have the bone marrow in the middle for your pup to lick out. COOKED bones are dangerous, as they can splinter and puncture your dogs organs, mouth, etc.
* Decorative plants: Some types of plants for the holidays can be deadly and poisonous to pets. Some of these are: baby’s breath (gypsophelia), hydrangea, amaryllis, poinsettias, and more! The SPCA has more information on this.
* Raw meats: While raw beef is usually okay, other raw meats such as chicken, turkey, and pork should never be fed to your pet raw. They could get salmonella poisoning. Humans are able to eat rare steaks without feeling sick or getting salmonella, which is also why animals shouldn’t get sick from steak. Monitor how much raw steak a pet eats, as it can effect pets differently.
* Bread dough: Raw yeast bread dough is not good for pets! While they digest it, the yeast continues to turn the sugars into carbon dioxide gas and alcohol. This will lead to a bloated and drunken animal, which could lead to hospitalization.
Please be responsible with giving your pets treats this Thanksgiving! If you have any questions about this, please feel free to ask!
More information:
https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/thanksgiving-safety-tips
Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.