Thanksgiving is almost here and with it comes all kinds of
yummy and delicious foods. However, there are some foods that are not only bad
but toxic to dogs and cats. Keep that in mind during Thanksgiving dinner and
don’t give the following foods to your fur babies.
·
Turkey bones
o Cooked
turkey bones can cause indigestion in cats and dogs and could also cause
vomiting and an obstruction. Since cooked turkey bones can become brittle they
may splinter and cause damage to the insides of the stomach and intestines.
·
Stuffing
o Stuffing is
often made with scallions, onions or garlic which are toxic to dogs and cats
and can cause life threatening anemia.
·
Ham
o Ham and
other pork products can cause stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea.
o Ham is also
high in fat and can lead to obesity in your pet. Even a small amount can lead
to a high calorie count in a cat or small dog’s diet.
·
Mashed potatoes
o Potatoes
are safe for pets to eat but because mashed potatoes have milk and butter in
them which can cause diarrhea in lactose intolerant pets. Some recipes call for
onion powder or garlic, which are toxic to pets.
·
Salads with grapes and raisins
o Grapes and
raisins can cause severe, irreversible and sometimes fatal kidney failure in
dogs
·
Chocolate desserts
o Dogs love
the smell and taste of chocolate but it is very toxic to them and the darker
the chocolate, the more toxic it is.
Keep all these foods out of reach of your pets during
Thanksgiving dinner to prevent any unexpected and costly visits to the
emergency vet. Also if you think your pet has ingested a potentiality poisonous
substance, you can call the ASPCA’s animal poison control number at (888)
426-4435. A consultation fee may apply.